In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of learning from the lessons of the Old Testament. He highlights the example of the Israelites in the wilderness, who all experienced the same blessings and provisions from God. However, despite this, some of them still fell into sin and faced God's discipline. The preacher reminds the audience that as Christians, we should not feel entitled or think that the world owes us anything. Instead, we should recognize our debt to the world and strive to fulfill our responsibilities and obligations.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of controlling one's tongue and being slow to anger. He encourages listeners to be quick to hear and slow to speak, showing restraint and wisdom. The speaker acknowledges the struggle with anger and urges listeners to repent and despise themselves when they realize their own sinfulness. He reminds them of God's steadfast love and mercy, highlighting the need to extend the same grace to others and not hold their sins against them. The sermon emphasizes the ministry of reconciliation and the importance of not keeping a record of wrongs.

A.B. Simpson addresses the subtlety of murmuring among the children of Israel in the wilderness, emphasizing how people often express their discontent 'as it were' without openly sinning. He illustrates how individuals may evade direct accusations against God by complaining about their circumstances or others, revealing a deeper struggle with faith and trust. Simpson warns that such murmuring can lead to a dangerous mindset where one might charge God foolishly if given the chance. The sermon serves as a reminder of the importance of confronting our grievances honestly and recognizing the underlying issues in our hearts. Ultimately, it calls for self-examination and a return to trust in God's faithfulness.