# 5 Minute Torah - Shelach - Can You Trust Your Eyes?

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Podcast: [Shalom Macon: Messianic Jewish Teachings](https://stenobird.com/podcast/shalom-macon-messianic-jewish-teachings-909539)
Published: 2026-06-11T14:16:39+00:00
Episode link: https://shalom-macon.castos.com/episodes/5-minute-torah-shelach-can-you-trust-your-eyes
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## Resource

Have you ever trusted what you could see... only to discover you were completely wrong? In Parashat Shelach, twelve spies entered the Promised Land. They all saw the same giants, the same cities, and the same challenges. Yet ten returned in fear while two returned in faith. What made the difference? At the end of the Torah portion, God commands Israel to wear tzitzit—tassels on the corners of their garments—as a reminder to obey His commandments. At first glance, these two stories seem unrelated. But hidden in the Hebrew text is a fascinating connection that reveals why the spies failed and why God gave Israel the mitzvah of tzitzit. Could it be that the greatest danger isn't what our eyes see—but how our hearts interpret what they see? What happens when fear becomes our lens for reality? How often do we allow circumstances, emotions, or appearances to speak louder than God's promises? In this week's 5 Minute Torah, we'll explore the surprising connection between the spies, the tzitzit, and the battle between faith and fear. Discover why God's Word—not our feelings, fears, or perceptions—must shape the way we see the world. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining…

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