They have abandoned the right road and wandered off to follow the old trail of Balaam, son of Beor, the man who had no objection to wickedness as long as he was paid for it. 2 Peter 2:15, Phillips. Balaam
From Grave to Glory
I besought the Lord at that time, saying, … I pray thee, let me go over, and see the good land that is beyond Jordan, that goodly mountain, and Lebanon. But the Lord was wroth with me for your sakes,
No Excuse for Sinning
They angered him at the waters of Meribah, and it went ill with Moses on their account; for they made his spirit bitter, and he spoke words that were rash. Psalm 106:32, 33, R.S.V. Had Moses and Aaron been cherishing
He Lost His Patience
But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. James 1:4. Notwithstanding the fact that Moses was the meekest man that lived upon the earth, on one occasion he drew the displeasure of
Rebellion in the Camp
These men are arrogant and presumptuous—they think nothing of scoffing at the glories of the unseen world. 2 Peter 2:10, Phillips. It is hardly possible for men to offer greater insult to God than to despise and reject the instrumentalities
Why Wait?
Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it. Numbers 13:30. It was Caleb’s faith in God that gave him courage; that … enabled him to stand boldly and unflinchingly in defense
A Contradictory Report
And they brought up an evil report of the land which they had searched unto the children of Israel. Numbers 13:32. The Lord commanded Moses to send men to search the land of Canaan, which He would give unto the