Numbers 14:26-29 And the LORD spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,… Murmuring is not a simple sin, but involves — 1. Presumption. 2. Ingratitude. 3. Rebellion. I. MURMURING WITHOUT ANY CAUSE. II. MURMURING AGAINST THE BEST BEING. 1. Think who and what He is — the Supremely Wise and Good, &c. 2. Think of what He had done for the Israelites, and what He has done for us — redeemed, guarded, sustained, &c. 3. Think of what He had promised to them, and what He has promised to us. How base to murmur against our great Benefactor! III. MURMURING OF LONG CONTINUANCE. There are many to-day who are habitual grumblers; murmuring is not occasional. How great is their sin l how great, also, is the patience of God with them! IV. MURMURINGS KNOWN TO GOD. God hears every bitter complaint; He perceives every unthankful and rebellious mood. V. MURMURING PUNISHED BY GOD. These Israelite murmurers were excluded from the Promised Land. The murmurer excludes himself from the Canaan of joy, and peace, and contentment. Murmuring is a self-punishing sin. God has made it so. (W. Jones.) Parallel Verses KJV: And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying, |
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