Leviticus leaves little doubt that God is dangerous. The construction of the tabernacle seems designed to keep people from accidentally stepping into the toxic holy of holies where one glimpse of God's presence might obliterate you. The elaborate costume of the priests seems more like a hazmat suit designed to protect the wearer from being destroyed by God. Maybe we need to pay more attention to this idea that God is not like Caspar the friendly ghost. God loves us and cares for us but does not exist to serve our every whim and need. God is unpredictable and dangerous. Getting close to God is not necessarily good for your health. Maybe we all need some kind of protective gear in church.
When you put it like that, it seems like perhaps we are a little too complacent about our faith, and our behavior. I seldom think of God as dangerous - and often think of Him as loving... hmmm. Maybe we need to be more aware of the warning signs. Something to think about, for sure.
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