Numbers 22:1-40 - Balaam's Greatness And Fall

I. BALAAM 'S LOFTY POSITION AND PRIVILEGES .

II. THE SECRET OF BALAAM 'S HUMILIATING FALL .

II. Balaam's name mentioned in the New Testament only three times, and each time it is covered with reproach ( 2 Peter 2:15 ; Jud 2 Peter 1:11 ; Revelation 2:14 ). His root sin was the ancient, inveterate vice of human nature, selfishness. He knew God, but did not love him, for "he loved the wages of unrighteousness." He did not follow the Divine voice, but "followed after" reward. God taught him sublime truths; he "taught Balak" base arts of seduction. His selfishness was shown in—