Exodus 14:11-12 And they said to Moses, Because there were no graves in Egypt, have you taken us away to die in the wilderness?… I. THAT MANY PEOPLE MEET ANTICIPATED DIFFICULTIES IN A SPIRIT OF GREAT FEAR. II. THAT MANY PEOPLE MEET ANTICIPATED DIFFICULTY IN A SPIRIT OF COMPLAINT AGAINST THOSE WHO HAVE GENEROUSLY AIDED THEM IN THEIR ENTERPRISE. It is base to turn upon men who have spent their best energy and wisdom in our service when trouble seems to threaten, But this is the way of the world, a momentary cloud will eclipse a lifetime of heroic work. III. THAT MANY PEOPLE MEET ANTICIPATED DIFFICULTIES IN A SPIRIT WHICH DEGRADES PREVIOUS EVENTS OF A GLORIOUS CHARACTER. Lessons: 1. That when trials threaten we should trust in God. 2. That fear weakens men in the hour of trial. 3. That it is ungenerous to murmur against those who earnestly seek our good. (J. S. Exell, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: And they said unto Moses, Because there were no graves in Egypt, hast thou taken us away to die in the wilderness? wherefore hast thou dealt thus with us, to carry us forth out of Egypt? |
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