dealing with critics

We find that Moshe was best by critics at every stage of his activities in leading Israel to the Promised Land. The question is how did Moshe handle criticism? When his instruction excluded some people he agreed that something should be done for them and asked G-D what to do.
When the people demanded meat, he complained to G-D over his inability to provide for the people. When his siblings criticized his behavior , he kept silent.
In the next Parsha , Shelach, when the spies threaten to destroy the mission of Klal Yisroel , Moshe does not confront them directly. Rather , Moshe allows Yehoshua and Caleb to argue for the Mission to enter the Holy Land. Only with Korach and prior to that with the Golden Calf ,did Moshe confront the evildoers.
What is the pattern?As long as it can be interpreted that the argument was with Moshe, not G-D's Commands, then Moshe was willing to allow criticism of his leadership. When the commandments of G-D were violated ,Moshe confronted the evildoers harshly. In fact , as long s Moshe could
argue that the conflict was caused by his faults as a leader, Moshe found ways to exonerate the people. It was only when no excuse could be given that Moshe had to protect the Honor of G-D
and boldly rebuked and punished.
This is a lesson for all figures of authority, teachers,parents ,even policemen. Unless there is open violation of the law or rules ,sass and chutzpah need to be addressed with kindness and empathy wherever possible. Not every fight is worth arguing about.
to be continued....