Numbers 25-27 Examples 

What we fail to realize is that sin is sin, righteousness is purity and holiness. We also fail to realize our sin corrupts not just ourselves but others as well. God clearly had given examples to follow for righteousness and the early Israelites knew them, yet one man decided rules didn’t apply to him. His lust for sex led him to seek pleasure rather than holiness and the consequence was the loss of his life and the woman with whom he sought that pleasure. We fail to realize how our sin affects others as well as ourselves. It destroys our testimony and God’s blessing that He had planned for us. It is interesting to read that both were named and thus this is not just a random point but for all eternity they and their sin is noted. Be careful what you wish for! 

Second example is in the lives of five daughters of Zelophehad, all of whom were righteous. Since they had no longer any male to seek a husband for them, they came to Moses for wisdom. This was wise and honoring to their father as well as the community. Zelophehad had only borne daughters, not sons so they had no one to seek suitors for them. Moses went to the Lord for direction and God honored these young women. All were blessed and given direction on how to obtain a husband since their father had passed away. 

We can learn much from these two examples of what to do and what not to do. Do we seek to honor or to bring dishonor to our families and our nation?