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Ellen Gould White über: "Was Jethro's proposal to Moses God's will?"
Answer
Yes, Jethro's proposal to Moses is presented in the scriptures as wise and divinely ordained, provided it was carried out in accordance with God's command. The implementation of this plan not only gave Moses personal relief from an overly heavy burden, but also led to a more perfect order among the people of Israel. Moses humbly accepted the counsel, recognizing that despite his high position he could still learn from others.
A Wise Plan for Relief and Order
»Jethro advised Moses to appoint suitable men as heads over thousands, others as heads over hundreds, and others over tens. These should judge all minor matters, while the most difficult and important cases should continue to be brought before Moses. This counsel was accepted, and it brought not only relief to Moses but also a perfect order among the people. The fact that he had been chosen to teach others did not lead Moses to conclude that he himself needed no instruction. The chosen leader of Israel willingly listened to the suggestions of the god-fearing priest of Midian and adopted his plan.«
God's Order and the Distribution of Responsibility
»It is not in accordance with God's order that such men be called for the regulation of minor matters for which others are well qualified to handle. “Every great matter they should bring before you,” Jethro suggested to Moses, “but every small matter they should decide themselves: thus it will become easier for you, and they will share the burden with you. If you do this and God commands it for you, then you will be able to stand, and all this people will go peacefully to their place.” In keeping with this plan, Moses selected capable men from throughout Israel and appointed them as heads over the people.«
Moses' Humility Toward Jethro's Counsel
»Moses was not too lofty to be taught by his father-in-law. God had greatly exalted him and performed wonders through his hand. Nevertheless, Moses did not conclude that because God had chosen him to teach others and had accomplished marvelous deeds through him, he himself needed no instruction. He gladly listened to his father-in-law's suggestions and adopted his plan as a wise directive.«
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