What happens when a nation that was supposed to be holy isn’t so holy? Or even worse—what happens when the priests who were supposed to be holy weren’t holy? We know that Israel was supposed to be holy. God told them through Moses, “You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy” (Lev. 19:2). Israel was called to be holy—set apart from the other nations—based on who they worshiped (Yahweh alone) and how they worshiped (loving God and loving others). But God’s people also needed holy priests to lead them, teach them, and model holiness for them. These priests would work in the temple and make sacrifices so God’s people could be forgiven. They were very important, and so it was important they remained holy. It was so important, God designed special clothes for them. These special, clean clothes symbolized their important job. But there was one big problem with these priests. These “holy” men were often not very holy. So what happens? Any guesses? In the story we’re looking at today, something very unexpected happens. And something very important!