"We must not put Christ to the test, as some of them did and were destroyed by serpents, nor grumble, as some of them did and were destroyed by the Destroyer."
What does it mean to "put Christ to the test"? Numbers 21:5 says "the people spoke against God and against Moses" by complaining. They were not happy with where they were or what they had to eat. And God sent the serpents in response.
Grumbling and complaining—when we do it, it seems so justified, and we scarcely think of the severity of what we are doing. But by grumbling and complaining, we are saying, "I'm not happy with you God." I do not want what you have given. You don't give good gifts. Give me something better. We would probably never say that, but it is what is behind our complaint, and God knows it.
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