(Moses was a humble man, more humble than anyone else on earth.)

When Moses came close enough to the camp to see the bull-calf and to see the people dancing, he became furious. There at the foot of the mountain, he threw down the tablets he was carrying and broke them.

But now I tell you: if you are angry with your brother you will be brought to trial, if you call your brother 'You good-for-nothing!' you will be brought before the Council, and if you call your brother a worthless fool you will be in danger of going to the fire of hell.

Jesus was angry as he looked around at them, but at the same time he felt sorry for them, because they were so stubborn and wrong. Then he said to the man, "Stretch out your hand." He stretched it out, and it became well again.

If you become angry, do not let your anger lead you into sin, and do not stay angry all day.

Tomorrow morning you and your followers take fire pans, put live coals and incense on them, and take them to the altar. Then we will see which of us the LORD has chosen. You Levites are the ones who have gone too far!"

(SEE 16:6)

Then Abel brought the first lamb born to one of his sheep, killed it, and gave the best parts of it as an offering. The LORD was pleased with Abel and his offering,

but he rejected Cain and his offering. Cain became furious, and he scowled in anger.

Jerusalem, your rulers and your people are like those of Sodom and Gomorrah. Listen to what the LORD is saying to you. Pay attention to what our God is teaching you.

Who asked you to bring me all this when you come to worship me? Who asked you to do all this tramping around in my Temple?

I hate your New Moon Festivals and holy days; they are a burden that I am tired of bearing.

Here I am. If I have done anything wrong, accuse me now in the presence of the LORD and the king he has chosen. Have I taken anybody's cow or anybody's donkey? Have I cheated or oppressed anyone? Have I accepted a bribe from anyone? If I have done any of these things, I will pay back what I have taken."

The people answered, "No, you have not cheated us or oppressed us; you have not taken anything from anyone."

I have not wanted anyone's silver or gold or clothing.

You yourselves know that I have worked with these hands of mine to provide everything that my companions and I have needed.

But I haven't made use of any of these rights, nor am I writing this now in order to claim such rights for myself. I would rather die first! Nobody is going to turn my rightful boast into empty words!

We are proud that our conscience assures us that our lives in this world, and especially our relations with you, have been ruled by God-given frankness and sincerity, by the power of God's grace and not by human wisdom.

Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one; we have ruined no one, nor tried to take advantage of anyone.

This is now the third time that I am ready to come to visit you---and I will not make any demands on you. It is you I want, not your money. After all, children should not have to provide for their parents, but parents should provide for their children.

You will agree, then, that I was not a burden to you. But someone will say that I was tricky, and trapped you with lies.

You are our witnesses, and so is God, that our conduct toward you who believe was pure, right, and without fault.