God Was Angry with Me Because of You

God Was Angry with Me Because of You

"But GOD was angry with me because of you and the things you said. He swore that I would never cross the Jordan, never enter the good land that GOD, your God, is giving you as an inheritance." — Deuteronomy 4:21

At first glance, Moses’ words might sound like he was passing the blame: “God was angry with me because of you.” But on closer reflection, there’s a deeper lesson here. Three parties were involved—God, Moses, and the children of Israel—and though their actions were distinct, the consequences were intertwined.

The people complained of thirst and cried out to God. In His mercy, God instructed Moses to speak to the rock so that water would flow for them. But instead of obeying precisely, Moses struck the rock twice. In doing so, he dishonored God before the people. The Lord’s judgment was swift: Moses would see the Promised Land but never enter it.

What can we learn from this? Never let the actions of others dictate your response. Too often, we react out of frustration, pressure, or emotion rather than obedience and conviction. But God holds each of us accountable for our own choices.

Adam tried a similar excuse in the Garden of Eden: “The woman you gave me...”—but that defense did not stand before God. In the same way, we cannot justify disobedience by pointing to someone else’s behavior.

Let this be a reminder: Do not let someone else’s actions provoke you into losing your place with God. Do not let God be angry with you because of another’s wrongdoing. Obedience is personal, and accountability is individual.

Have a fruitful day,
(Dr.) Emmanuel Okoro
(aka Dr. Lift)

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