Nehemiah’s anger

😡 When I heard their outcry and these charges, I was very angry.

Nehemiah 5:6 😡

Nehemiah’s immediate reaction to the outcry was ANGER.

❓Why was Nehemiah angry?

📖 People went against the Law

Nehemiah became angry because these money problems were caused, in part, because of the greed of those who wanted to make a profit off of the money troubles of others something Moses’ law clearly said was wrong

 (Exodus 22:25).

💰 If you lend money to one of my people among you who is needy, do not treat it like a business deal; charge no interest.  

Exodus 22:25 💰

👬 Caused discord among the Jews

Nehemiah became angry because *these money problems led to a lack of unity among the people of God*. This unity that was more precious than any amount of money.

🛑 Stopped the building of the wall

Nehemiah became angry because these money problems stopped the work of the LORD in rebuilding the walls.

- Ideas taken from the Blue Letter Bible by David Guzik.

Application

📖 Going against the law
👫Discord among people
🛑 Stopping the good work

These reasons made Nehemiah angry.

❓Are our actions making anyone angry?
❓Are our words making anyone angry?

Let us ask ourselves. May we never be the person who will arouse a person’s anger. Rather, *may our words and actions bring happiness and peace to those around us. *

💰The base of all these problems - MONEY.

❓Is money causing discord in our family?
❓Is money robbing our peace?

May God cleanse and heal our hearts.