This is the first of several powerful, moving spiritual manifestations that Laman and Lemuel are privileged to experience—and then seem to forget almost immediately as they recommence their incessant whining. Although it’s easy to laugh at Laman and Lemuel (who could be appropriately nicknamed “Lemming,” since he always follows his older brother’s lead), their obstinacy reflects an important spiritual truth: most people will do and believe whatever keeps them comfortable.