If there is one important lesson that needs to be learned by God's people it is to follow His instructions properly. God knows the beginning from the end so He knows what He tells us to do is the best thing.
Though a great leader, Moses failed in this matter. He let his emotions get the best of him and made a grave mistake. He suffered consequences because of it.
Here is a great lesson in keeping our emotions under control, especially when crarying out God's instructions.
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