The Bible does not prohibit bringing the price of dogs into God's house, though some misunderstand Deuteronomy 23:17-18. The Hebrew word for dog in this context refers to a male cult prostitute, as clarified by the surrounding verses addressing religious rites involving sexual acts. Similarly, Revelation 22:15 mentions dogs alongside sorcerers and the sexually immoral, indicating categories of unrepentant and degenerate humans excluded from God's Kingdom. Literal dogs, however, are part of the animal creation over which God has given man dominion.

The apostle Paul reminds us that Scripture was written to teach, strengthen, and give hope. The example of Caleb demonstrates wholehearted faith. Though often overshadowed by Joshua, Caleb stands out as a man with a "different spirit," loyal, courageous, patient, and unwavering in trust. While the other spies saw only danger, Caleb saw God's power and urged Israel to act on His promises. He endured forty years of wandering without complaint, supported Joshua without jealousy, and at eighty-five still trusted God-not himself—to fulfill what had been promised. His life demonstrates that faith is proven in adversity, that age does not limit what God can do, and that genuine obedience flows from a heart that relies on God for strength, timing, and victory. Caleb's example calls for believers to the same wholehearted trust, confident that God is bigger than any giant or mountain before them.