UNACCEPTABLE TEACHING AND LIVING Malachi Two Many seem to think that God's commandments are for someone else. God wanted the priests to specifically understand that His commandments were for them. These men were to both obey and teach the commandments of the Lord. God promised that a curse would b... [ Continue Reading ]
_THIS COMMANDMENT IS FOR YOU - MALACHI 2:1-6:_ The priests must accept and respect God's commandments. These teachings applied to them just as they applied to the people. The priests had not done well in their teachings or in their lives. Their problem was serious, spiritual heart trouble. They did... [ Continue Reading ]
_THEY DEPARTED FROM GOD'S WAY - MALACHI 2:7-12:_ The priests of Malachi's day talked a very religious talk but they did not obey God. The priest should have been faithful to God. They represented Him before the people and they were His messengers. God's word should have been in their mouths and they... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE PAIN CAUSED BY SIN - MALACHI 2:13-14:_ Malachi wrote, "And this have ye done again, covering the altar of the LORD with tears, with weeping, and with crying out, insomuch that he regardeth not the offering any more, or receiveth it with good will at your hand. Yet ye say, Wherefore? Because the... [ Continue Reading ]
_WORDS ALONE WEARY THE LORD - MALACHI 2:15-17:_ God required a godly seed. Those who are married must nurture their marriage as a part of their relationship with God. God had all the resources of the Holy Spirit available as He made Adam and Eve as one flesh. Today God likewise creates one flesh whe... [ Continue Reading ]