The behavior of the men of Beth Shemesh toward the arc revealed a lack of respect and fear of what is holy.

God had commanded that no one could look at or touch certain consecrated options objects of the Tabernacle, which is why those men were punished. Many people do not show consideration, zeal, or respect for what is holy.

1 example of this is when they touch what’s belongs to the Lord, the first fruits of their income. Because of this, they are without God’s protection and suffer from the influence of evil.

We should not take or even desire what is the property of the Most High. Those who will have this mindset avoid many troubles in life.