Ordered to believe...

Genesis 42:1-2,"1. When Jacob learned that there was grain in Egypt, he said to his sons: Why do you look at one another? 2. And he said: Behold, I have heard that there is grain in Egypt; go down and buy grain for us there, that we may live, and not die."

AELW 7:219

"I reply that we are ordered to believe, and to trust in the goodness of God, but not to tempt God. For we cannot live our life according to the rule which He Himself has, but we must live as opportunities and the times decide. Yet faith and hope must be preserved. Therefore Jacob does not say: “Remain. Wait. The Lord has the power to send bread from heaven. Perhaps He will cause grain to rain in this land and nourish us.” This is not what the promise means. Although there is no doubt that God is able and willing to nourish and defend you, you must not avoid the opportunities offered for help and protection. You can avail yourself of these without sin. Otherwise you will be tempting God."