Psalms 95:8

Harden not your heart, as in the provocation, and as in the day of temptation in the wilderness:

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The verse serves as a warning against hardening one's heart towards God. It reminds us of the Israelite's rebellion and disobedience when they were in the wilderness, and how they hardened their hearts towards God. Our lives should not repeat the same mistakes and we need to remain open to God's guidance and direction. Furthermore, it implies that it is never too late to seek forgiveness from God.
Often, the disobedience of the first generation of Jews has been referred to as "unbelief" and "rebellion". By putting God to the test, it gives the world a reminder of the seriousness of our actions. As a consequence of the Israelite's actions, they were deprived of their promised rest and spent 40 years wandering in the wilderness. Our failure to trust in God's guidance and provision serves as a warning to us not to repeat the mistake.
It is easy to criticize Israel for its lack of faith and rebellion, but how often do we fail to trust God's Word? How often do we complain about the circumstances of our lives or the things that are going on in them? It would be wiser to learn from Israel's mistakes and ensure that we do not harden our hearts or seek to resist God instead of looking on in reproach.

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