Num. 14

The Children of Israel suffered defeat at the hands of the first resistance they encountered in the new land. They believed the negative report of the 10 spies who lacked faith, actually longing to go back to Egypt. This displeased the Lord.

Lot’s wife was turned into a pillar of salt for looking back. The 10 faithless spies suffered an untimely death. Paul encouraged a forward-looking frame of mind. [Phil. 3:13, 14]