Chukas 5774

There are many reasons given as to why Moshe was punished at Mei Merivah. The Rambam explains that Moshe expressed anger when it wasn't appropriate. He called Bnei Yisroel "rebels" (20:10) before giving them water. This was seen as a desecration of Hashem's name since he was the leader of Bnei Yisroel. It is important to recognize how to act in different situations and learn how to control our emotions.