The ark of the covenant was supposed to be in the Most Holy Place of the tabernacle, but it wasn’t. Whenever it was to be moved, it was to be done according to God’s instructions (Exodus 25:10-14). These men did not follow the instructions, so when Uzzah thought that the ark needed to be stabilized, he touched it. God was displeased with this breach of His authority, and Uzzah paid for it with his life (see 1 Chronicles 13). God does expect us to honor Him according to the “due order,” which is what they finally did (1 Chronicles 15:12-15). Pleasing God depends on doing what He said He wants us to do (John 8:29).
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