The goodness of God

Looking at these verses you have to ask yourself, How could these people turn their backs on God after all he had done for them? I don't think they truly loved Him. Their obedience was only an outward form; it didn't come from their hearts. In their hearts, they were still living in Egypt and wanting to return there. They did not have a living faith in God but were willing to receive His help and enjoy his gifts. During the forty years of Israel's discipline in the wilderness the old generation died and the new generation was born. But God never forsook His people. He led them by the cloud and fire, taught them the Word, provided them with life's necessities, and gave them victory over their enemies. GOD keeps His promises and Fulfills His purposes. If we obey Him, we share in the blessing; if we disobey Him, we miss the blessing; but God's purposes will be fulfilled and his name glorified. Even today there our many people who are short sighted just like the Israelites. They forgot the glorious purposes that God had in mind for the nation. Had they meditated on God's promises and purposes they would not have wanted to go back To Egypt and mingle with he godless nation around them. Israel was a people who lived beneath heir privileges and failed to accept fully God's will for their lives. Israel delighted themselves in God's great goodness but they did not delight themselves in the Lord. Like the prodigal son they wanted the father's wealth but not the father's will. When Israel obeyed Him, He was faithful to bless; when they disobeyed Him, He was faithful to chastise; when they asked for mercy, He was faithful to forgive. god is willing to give His people many privileges, but he will not give them the privilege of sinning and having their own way. God's purposes are more important than our pleasures, and He will accomplish His purposes even if He has to chastise us to do it. Praise God he is faithful even when we are not!!!!!!!!!