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Ask Doc: What lessons can we learn from Nadab and Abihu's sin? - Elias

Ask Doc: What lessons can we learn from Nadab and Abihu's sin? - Elias FIVE-POINT BUILDER 1) Leviticus 10:1-2 (KJV): "Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took their censers, and put fire therein, and put incense thereon, and offered strange fire before the LORD, which he commanded them not." This passage shows their disobedience brought immediate judgment. 2) Leviticus 10:3 (KJV): "And there went out fire from the LORD, and devoured them... and they died before the LORD." God's holiness demanded reverence and exact obedience. 3) Hebrews 12:29 (KJV): "For our God is a consuming fire." This underscores God’s holiness and the seriousness of approaching Him improperly. 4) Exodus 19:5-6 (KJV): God's covenant called Israel to be a holy priesthood, set apart to reflect His character. 5) 1 John 1:9 (KJV): "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us..." God’s judgment is holy but also redemptive through Christ’s atonement. WORD STUDY Holy (Hebrew: **קדש**, *qadosh*)—set apart, sacred, absolute purity. Nadab and Abihu violated the distinct boundary that separates holy from common or profane, demonstrating irreverence toward God’s holiness. INSIGHT The sin of Nadab and Abihu reveals the gravity of approaching God with presumption rather than humility. Their “strange fire” symbolizes unauthorized worship, a breach of God’s absolute holiness. This passage echoes the Apostles’ Creed’s affirmation of God as Creator and Judge who holds power over all things and demands reverence. Their punishment reminds us that God's holiness is not abstract but real and immediate. Through Christ, we find mercy, yet the call remains to honor God’s holiness in all we do, knowing He is a consuming fire who must be worshiped in spirit and truth. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Approach God with reverence and obedience, seeking to follow His commands carefully. Cultivate a worship life that honors God’s holiness, avoiding superficial or self-willed practices. Regularly examine your heart to confess and turn from presumptuous sin. Remember that God’s justice serves His holiness but that Christ’s sacrifice provides forgiveness. Encourage holy living within your church community, supporting one another to glorify God faithfully. CLOSING PRAYER Heavenly Father, help me to honor Your holiness in every aspect of my life. May I not take Your presence lightly, but approach You with awe and obedience, trusting in the cleansing power of Christ. Guard me from pride and presumption, that I may worship You in spirit and truth. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. Twitter: https://x.com/docburkhart Facebook:   / docburkhart   LinkedIn:   / docburkhart   Faith & Values: https://members.faithandvalues.com/me... Medium:   / docburkhart_84050   Substack: https://iamdocburkhart.substack.com Dr. Raymond Burkhart (Doc Burkhart) is a Christian pastor, missionary, and Bible teacher recognized for his work in preaching, discipleship, and Gospel broadcasting. With experience in local church leadership, international missions, and Christian media outreach, he proclaims the authority of the Scripture and the lordship of Jesus Christ. His teaching emphasizes Biblical doctrine, spiritual formation, and the call to live out Christian faith in daily life. Through preaching, writing, radio, and broadcast ministry, he shares the message of salvation, encouraging believers to grow in holiness, obedience, and Spirit-led living. His mission combines pastoral care, evangelism, and global outreach, highlighting the transforming power of the gospel for individuals, families, churches, and nations.