The Boundaries of Worship

Neville's Inner Vision

In inner terms, Uzziah represents the ego attempting to seize spiritual function. Azariah and the eighty priests embody awakened aspects of consciousness that recognize rightful jurisdiction and consecrate themselves to true worship. The scene is an inner drama where the I AM—the pure awareness within—asserts its rule over the prince of ego, reminding that incense, a symbol of prayer and desire, is the priestly work of those aligned with divine order. When the ego tries to perform holy acts, it trespasses, and the sanctuary becomes a place of disarray. The loyalty to divine law becomes the measure of honour, not external titles. By standing firm, the inner priesthood preserves holiness, identity, and power, showing that the temple is preserved through obedience and faithful alignment with the I AM.