Scripture: Deuteronomy 32: 51-52
51 Because ye trespassed against me among the children of Israel at the waters of MeribahKadesh, in the wilderness of Zin; because ye sanctified me not in the midst of the children of Israel. 52 Yet thou shalt see the land before thee; but thou shalt not go thither unto the land which I give the children of Israel.
Scripture Commentary:
The consequence for Moses’ trespass against God in front of the children of Israel was that he would not enter the Promised Land. Despite Moses’ disobedience, God still loved him and those who passed away. There are times when Moses disobeyed God. For example, in Numbers 20, God told Moses to speak to a rock to get water, but Moses struck the rock twice. Another time, Moses sent 12 men to scout out Canaan and report back in 40 days about the people, cities, and resources. Ten men feared what they saw, and two men reported that we can conquer the land as God has promised. God was angry with Moses and the Israelites because they chose to believe the ten men and not put their faith in God.
We, too, at times anger God with our disobedience, and yet God continues to love us. If God forgives us for our disobedience and even forgets our transgressions, then why is it so hard for us to forgive others and even forget their transgressions against us? How can we say we are Christians and not forgive others while we seek God’s forgiveness? Matthew 22:39-b, “Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.” This is a type of love we should strive to practice every day.
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