It was not the will of God that Israel should wander forty years in the wilderness; He desired to lead them directly to the land of Canaan and establish them there, a holy, happy people. But “they could not enter in because of unbelief.” Hebrews 3:19 . Because of their backsliding and apostasy they perished in the desert, and others were raised up to enter the Promised Land. In like manner, it was not the will of God that the coming of Christ should be so long delayed and His people should remain so many years in this world of sin and sorrow. But unbelief separated them from God. As they refused to do the work which He had appointed them, others were raised up to proclaim the message. In mercy to the world, Jesus delays His coming, that sinners may have an opportunity to hear the warning and find in Him a shelter before the wrath of God shall be poured out. GC 458.1 Now as in former ages, the presentation of a truth that reproves the sins and errors of the times will excite opposition.…
"So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief."
Ellen White directly references Hebrews 3:19 in this passage.
"For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved."
Ellen White directly references John 3:20 in this passage.