Renewing Your Mind The Untouchable
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Sep 4, 2025 
In a thought-provoking discussion, R.C. Sproul, founder of Ligonier Ministries, dives into the tragic story of Uzzah, who faced divine judgment for touching the Ark of the Covenant. He unpacks the complexities of mercy and justice in both the Old and New Testaments, illustrating how humans often underestimate the gravity of sin. The conversation emphasizes that God's patience should not be mistaken for tolerance, urging listeners to appreciate His holiness and kindness. Prepare for deep reflections on faith, divine justice, and the seriousness of human actions.
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Uzzah’s Fatal Reach
- The ark procession went wrong when oxen stumbled and Uzzah reached to steady the Ark, and God struck him dead.
- The crowd expected praise, but the event revealed God's immediate enforcement of sacred law.
Law Governs Handling Of The Ark
- The Kohathites were commanded to carry the Ark on poles, never to touch it with hands or use a cart.
- The law made human contact profane, so touching the Ark violated a clear divine command.
Human Hands, Not Mud, Profane
- The ground is not what profanes the Ark; human hands do because of sinfulness.
- Uzzah's action showed presumption: God's holiness is violated by human contact, not by mud.
