Testing God

Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’ ” (Matthew 4:7 NIV) Once again Jesus answered satan using Scripture.  This time he quotes from deuteronomy 6:16. This refers to Israel testing God in the wilderness at Massah. This story can be found in Ex 17:1-7. The name Massah means testing.
“The Israelites tested God because they felt God was failing to meet their needs and to fulfill His promise."
"The Israelites put God to the test when they realized that God’s purposes and leading brought them into adversity, rather than ease and comfort."
“The Israelites put God to the test by resisting God’s leadership."
"The Israelites put God to the test by insisting that God perform  according to their expectations and demands." The Temptation of Jesus, Part III, Bob Deffinbaugh, Bible.org
It's easy to look back at the Israelites and see their shortcomings, but don't we test God in these very same ways?

How do I test God in these same ways?
How can I resist the temptation to test God?
Lord, help me to learn from the mistakes of Israel and the example of Jesus. Forgive me when I have tested you. Amen.