Plain Truth 1962 (Vol XXVII No 08) Aug - Lcgmn.com
Plain Truth 1962 (Vol XXVII No 08) Aug - Lcgmn.com
Plain Truth 1962 (Vol XXVII No 08) Aug - Lcgmn.com
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<strong>Aug</strong>ust, <strong>1962</strong><br />
The PLAIN TRUTH<br />
Page 35<br />
The prophet stared covetously at the box of gold and silver that had<br />
been brought to buy his services.<br />
overnight in the spacious inn juSt down the street."<br />
The Moahite and Midi.nite officers wok this w mean that the sight of such a<br />
rich reward had speedily caused Balaam w give in w their wishes, and they departed<br />
with satisfaction for the inn which was one of Pethor's hest. (Verses 7-8.)<br />
That night God spoke w Balaam, asking him the identity of the men who had<br />
<strong>com</strong>e to visit him. God already knew, hut He wanted w know if Balaam feared Him<br />
enough to tell the truth. Balaam told the truth.<br />
"You must not go with these men w cutse the Israelires, for they are blessed,"<br />
God wId him.<br />
Next morning Balaam met with the princes, whose faces feU when they heard<br />
what he had w say.<br />
Balaam Speaks Deceitfully<br />
"My God has refused to let me go with you w do what you ask," Balaam announced.<br />
"There is nothing more to he said or done ahout the matter except for YOll<br />
to return to your countries."<br />
As Balaam later watched the caravan depart from Pethor, he couldn't help but<br />
regrer that a fortune in precious metals was slipping through his fingers. He wasn't<br />
exactly certain that he had been wise in turning down this opportunity to be<strong>com</strong>e
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