The Hebrews were not willing to submit to the directions and restrictions of the Lord. They were restless under restraint, and unwilling to receive reproof. This was the secret of their murmuring against Moses. Had they been left free to do as they pleased, there would have been fewer complaints against their leader. All through the history of the church God's servants have had the same spirit to meet.

Hebræerne var uvillige til at gøre Guds vilje og holde sig inden for de grænser, han havde afstukket. De blev utålmodige, når deres handlefrihed blev begrænset, og ville ikke finde sig i at blive irettesat. Det var grunden til, at de knurrede imod Moses. Hvis de havde fået lov til at gøre, som de ville, havde de ikke klaget så meget over deres leder. Igennem hele menighedens historie har Guds tjenere mødt den samme indstilling.