When the Hebrews left Egypt to begin their difficult journey through the desert to the Promised Land, they brought "the rabble" with them. These were not true believers in this journey or in the God who called them to it. The rabble's toleration for discomfort was low and their capacity for complaint was high, always an unfortunate combination.

All the pastors I know would love to get rid of the rabble ...

Topics:	Conflict, Difficult people, Division, Leadership, Moses, Opposition, Shepherding
Filters:	Church board, Counseling, Discipleship, Pastor, Shepherd
Purpose:	Fellowship
References:	Numbers 11:11-15, 2 Corinthians 12:20, Ephesians 4:3
Date Added:	July 11, 2007