Episode 198 - When Anger Gets the Best of You

After years of hearing Israel complain, Moses finally lost his temper. God told him to speak to the rock, but Moses angrily struck it twice. Water still flowed, yet Moses’ uncontrolled anger cost him the privilege of leading Israel into the Promised Land.Psalm 106:33 explains, “They provoked his spirit, so that he spake unadvisedly with his lips.” Moses’ frustration was understandable, but his response was still wrong.Anger can make one careless moment painfully expensive. When frustration begins to rise, pause before you speak or act. Bring your anger to God, ask Him for wisdom, and choose a response that honors Him. Do not let today’s irritation create tomorrow’s regret.