God accuses them of murmuring in the face of their afflictions. It is certain that they have had afflictions, but afflictions are no cause for failing to uphold their part of the covenant. Israel is said to murmur in ways that many modern men murmur against God: “what good does it do to believe in God if bad things happen?” Modern man says, as did Israel: “What good does it do to faithfully attend my meetings, or do my church callings, if I have troubles?” God calls this attitude a form of blasphemy.