Miriam was shut out of the camp for seven days, and the people did not move on until she was brought back in.

If you hear such a rumor, investigate it thoroughly; and if it is true that this evil thing did happen,

The LORD said to me, "I am punishing those Levites who, together with the rest of the people of Israel, deserted me and worshiped idols.

So you should not pass judgment on anyone before the right time comes. Final judgment must wait until the Lord comes; he will bring to light the dark secrets and expose the hidden purposes of people's minds. And then all will receive from God the praise they deserve.

The sins of some people are plain to see, and their sins go ahead of them to judgment; but the sins of others are seen only later.