1 Corinthians 10:9

And do not let us test the Lord too far, as some of them tested Him and were destroyed by the serpents.

1 Corinthians 10:6

And in this they became a warning to us, to teach us not to be eager, as they were eager, in pursuit of what is evil.

James 4:2-3

You covet things and yet cannot get them; you commit murder; you have passionate desires and yet cannot gain your end; you begin to fight and make war. You have not, because you do not pray;

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And they tempted God in their heart by asking meat for their lust.

By asking meat

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By asking meat

1 Corinthians 10:6
And in this they became a warning to us, to teach us not to be eager, as they were eager, in pursuit of what is evil.
James 4:2
You covet things and yet cannot get them; you commit murder; you have passionate desires and yet cannot gain your end; you begin to fight and make war. You have not, because you do not pray;