And when the people complained, it displeased the Lord: and the Lord heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the Lord burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp. Numbers 11:1
After three days' journey open complaints were heard. These originated with the mixed multitude, many of whom were not fully united with Israel, and were continually watching for some cause of censure. The complainers were not pleased with the direction of the march, and they were continually finding fault with the way in which Moses was leading them, though they well knew that he, as well as they, was following the guiding cloud. Dissatisfaction is contagious, and it soon spread in the encampment. (Patriarchs and Prophets, 377)
Reflection: Complainers generally keep complaining. Tragically, dissatisfaction has a terrible way of spreading. Today, make a decision to not complain. Don't even allow someone in your presence to get you into that situation. Take the high road.
After three days' journey open complaints were heard. These originated with the mixed multitude, many of whom were not fully united with Israel, and were continually watching for some cause of censure. The complainers were not pleased with the direction of the march, and they were continually finding fault with the way in which Moses was leading them, though they well knew that he, as well as they, was following the guiding cloud. Dissatisfaction is contagious, and it soon spread in the encampment. (Patriarchs and Prophets, 377)
Reflection: Complainers generally keep complaining. Tragically, dissatisfaction has a terrible way of spreading. Today, make a decision to not complain. Don't even allow someone in your presence to get you into that situation. Take the high road.
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