Psalms 106:13

SIN NO. 2

This was the first of the sins of Israel on the eastward side of the Red Sea. "It was their ungrateful, unthankful, impatient, unbelieving murmuring about their food and drink."[11]

"They soon forgat his works;

They waited not for his counsel.

But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness,

And tempted God in the desert.

And he gave them their request;

But sent leanness into their soul."

There is a reference here to the murmuring and complaining of Israel regarding food and drink.

"He gave them their request, but sent leanness into their soul" (Psalms 106:15). As Barnes noted, a similar thing can happen today in individuals and churches who, "In the gratification of their desires for temporal success, may forget their dependence upon God."[12] When the prayers of God's saints are answered, and material prosperity comes to them, they should also pray that God will enable them properly to use such blessings, "That they may not be a curse but a blessing."[13]