Where Are Your Eyes Looking? - HOW MOSES REBELLED

There may be still another reason why Jehovah was so angry with Moses and Aaron.  Moses told the people "must we bring out water for you from this crag?"  When Moses said "we," he was likely referring to himself and Aaron.  What Moses said was very disrespectful because he did not give Jehovah all the credit for the miracle. Psalm 106:32, 33 says: "They provoked him at the waters of Meribah, and it went badly for Moses because of them.  They embittered his spirit, ad he spoke rashly with his lips. (Numbers 27:14)  Moses did not give Jehovah the honor He deserved.  Jehovah told  Moses and Aaron:  "You both rebelled against my order." (Numbers 20:24)  That was a very serious sin!

Jehovah expected more of Moses and Aaron because they were leading his people.  (Luke 12:48)  In the past, Jehovah had not allowed an entire generation of Israelites to go into the Promised Land because they had rebelled against him. (Numbers 14:26-30, 34)  So it was right and fair that when Moses rebelled, Jehovah punished him in the same way. Just like the other rebels, Moses was not allowed to enter the Promised Land.  

Next time: Where Are Your Eyes Looking? - THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM

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