The Sforno explains Moshe’s statement in the following manner. A father can guide his sons even when their opinions differ. This is due to the sons’ perception that their father love’s them. Therefore, the sons attribute positive motivations to the fathers’ leadership. Klal Yisrael, however, did not trust Moshe. They were suspicious of his behavior. This lack of trust undermined Moshe’s attempts to effectively lead Bnei Yisrael. In his unparalled humility, Moshe reinforced his perception of his shortcomings and inability to evoke Klal Yisrael’s trust. The Sforno offers an invaluable lesson in education, which is applicable both to the home…
