14. But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness. Though they would not wait for God’s will, they are hot to have their
own. When the most suitable and pleasant food was found in abundance, it did
not please them long, but they grew dainty and sniffed at angel’s food, and
must needs have flesh to eat, which was unhealthy diet for that warm climate,
and for their easy life. This desire of theirs they dwelt upon till it became a
mania with them, and, like a wild horse, carried away its rider. For a meal of
meat they were ready to curse their God and renounce the land which floweth
with milk and honey. What a wonder that the Lord did not take them at their
word! It is plain that they vexed him greatly—And tempted God in the desert.
In the place where they were absolutely dependent upon him and were every day
fed by his direct provision, they had the presumption to provoke their God.
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