 to awaken their consciences. But at this point it's only words. Joseph speaks harshly to them, and God begins to use the words to work upon their heart. I suppose at that point somebody will say, but I don't quite see the point of that, words. Here is the first thing that God was using, and that's physical want. They were hungry. They were in danger of starving to death. How is it that mere words could be an additional step?