Exodus 32:21-22 “And Moses said unto Aaron, What did this people unto thee, that thou hast brought so great a sin upon them? And Aaron said, Let not the anger of my lord wax hot: thou knowest the people, that they are set on mischief.”
Aaron’s description seems perfectly accurate. Based on their behavior, the people Israel were indeed “set on mischief.” But this is not the full story.
Aaron immediately gave in to the request to make new gods. He expressed no hesitation, gave no commentary, and only contributed to their sin by insisting that his molten calf had been responsible for the deliverance of Israel!
It seems Aaron was at least equally “set on mischief,” holding more responsibility as the leader in Moses’ stead. He had a typical human problem: recognizing the sin of others, while failing to acknowledge his own. Those of us in leadership should be the first to take note of Aaron’s folly. Our prayer ought to be for strength to follow Christ, even when we are pressured by one or many to do otherwise.
Exodus 32:21-22 “And Moses said unto Aaron, What did this people unto thee, that thou hast brought so great a sin upon them? And Aaron said, Let not the anger of my lord wax hot: thou knowest the people, that they are set on mischief.”