Exodus 4:14 And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Moses, and he said, Is not Aaron the Levite thy brother? I know that he can speak well. And also, behold, he cometh forth to meet thee.
Even though Aaron could speak well, and although he displayed a mild, amicable disposition, yet he had serious flaws in his character that would be of greater liability than an asset, when he would be severely tested in the heat of the furnace. That disposition to please others, and not ruffle feathers, would cause him to compromise truth, and sacred trusts in emergency situations.
Persons who are anointed as elders and deacons of the church ought to be men of sterling worth, men who will not be bought or sold, or be pressured into countenancing wrong, just because the majority of the congregation may clamor for it. God’s form of government is not democratic in nature, where it is government by the people, and for the people.
God’s government is theocratic in nature, with Jesus Christ as the head, and we His servants, to do all His pleasure and biddings even when we may not agree with His directives, or when we may have different, personal opinions as to what is right or wrong in any given situation. Thus, those who are chosen to fill a sacred office should not curry favor with the masses but instead should be found faithful in all things.
Leviticus 19:15 Thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honor the person of the mighty: but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbor.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!