LEARN FROM MOSES AND THE ISRAELITES

 Consider the context. The nation of Israel and "a vast mixed company" of non-Israelites were in the great wilderness for some time as they traveled from Egypt to the Promised Land. (Exodus 12:38; Deuteronomy 8:15) The mixed crowd got tired of eating manna and so did many of the Israelites, who joined in making the complaint. (Numbers 11:4-6) The people began to long for food that had been available in Egypt. Moses feeling the pressure from the people, seemed to think that he personally had to provide for them.  - NUMBERS 11:13, 14.

The Israelites were apparently affected by the lack of appreciation shown by the mixed crowd. We too could be influenced by the ungrateful spirit of others and become dissatisfied with what Jehovah provides. That could happen if we looked back longingly at what we once had or if we become jealous of what others have. However, we will be happier if we cultivate contentment, regardless of our circumstances. 

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