Tetapi Bileam menjawab kepada pegawai-pegawai Balak: "Sekalipun Balak memberikan kepadaku emas dan perak seistana penuh, aku tidak akan sanggup berbuat sesuatu, yang kecil atau yang besar, yang melanggar titah TUHAN, Allahku.
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Balaam is telling Balak's servants that even if Balak gave him all the silver and gold in his house, he still wouldn't go against God's word. He cannot do less or more than what God has commanded.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
Imagine if your best friend offered you all their toys to do something against your parents' rules. Balaam is saying no matter how many toys are offered, he will not break God's rules.
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Numbers 22 was written by Moses around 1400 BC, detailing the events of Balaam and Balak. The Israelites were camped on the plains of Moab, and Balak, the king of Moab, was afraid of their power.
Penerapan hari ini
In modern times, we might face situations where someone offers us a lot of money or a reward to do something unethical or against our values. Balaam's response teaches us to stay true to our principles and God's commands, regardless of诱惑。