The Philistines make the same mistake Israel did; they think they now have control of Israel’s God. They learn here that God is the one in control. God is not contained in objects of worship or buildings. We don’t earn God’s favor by being around things connected to God. Actually, this is a form of idol worship. Jesus said in John 4:23 that we worship God “in spirit and truth.” Let’s not make the mistake Israel and the Philistines did by worshiping things connected with God rather than worshiping God himself.