The leper approached Jesus in faith, believing that he could heal him if willing. Jesus touched and healed the leper, despite lepers being untouchable. Jesus instructed the man to show himself to the priest and offer sacrifices as required by Moses, but to tell no one. The man disobeyed and spread the news, causing Jesus to no longer enter towns openly. Jesus was moved with righteous anger at the effects of sin like disease, yet cared for those afflicted.