You’ve inherited over one-half million-in fact your inheritance averages out to be 573,450-no, not in dollars but in something more important, TIME. The average person lives approximately 573,450 hours. But, your hours are running out. I know because mine are too. (National Inst … More
Warning
Levi was the ancestor of the tribe of Levites, the tribe set apart for service to God (Num. 1:47-54). These Levites became God’s priests, first in the tabernacle, then in the temple. The priests in Malachi’s day had stopped loving God and thus they did not know nor care what He wanted. They claimed God as their father and professed to be serving Him but actually showed Him no respect. God warned these priests that if they did not honor His name he would punish them (vv. 1-2). These solemn words are addressed to the very people who should have been a source of blessing to the remnant. If they continued in their wilful disobedience and refused to render to God the glory due to Him, they would be accursed. The blessings which Israel had been able to enjoy would be transferred into curses. The dung of frustration, shame and disgrace would cover the faces of the priests (v. 3). This was in fulfilment of the terms of the Palestinian covenant between God and the nation of Israel (Duet. 28:3-25).
God is warning the priests that they should listen to the laws He gave their ancestor Levi and follow his example (vv. 4-6). Life and peace were promised by the Lord to the Levites who faithfully adhered to the terms of the covenant. In return for this promise the Levites were to revere the name of the Lord and to express their reverence in obedient and loyal service. One of the tasks of the priests was to instruct the people in righteousness and obedience (v. 7). The priests that Malachi was addressing had disregarded the covenant and caused many of the Jews to stumble (v. 8). They had allowed influential and favored people to break the law (v. 9). There should be no double standard based on wealth or position. Let our standards be those presented in God’s Word. Playing favorites is something God hates.
Application
As a leader in God’s work I must know God’s Word, what it says, what it means, and how it applies to daily life. That is why I need to spend time studying His Word and learning how to apply it.
Malachi 2:1-9 (English Standard Version)
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A last Warning For The Priests
Malachi 2:1–9
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You’ve inherited over one-half million-in fact your inheritance averages out to be 573,450-no, not in dollars but in something more important, TIME. The average person lives approximately 573,450 hours. But, your hours are running out. I know because mine are too. (National Inst … More
Levi was the ancestor of the tribe of Levites, the tribe set apart for service to God (Num. 1:47-54). These Levites became God’s priests, first in the tabernacle, then in the temple. The priests in Malachi’s day had stopped loving God and thus they did not know nor care what He wanted. They claimed God as their father and professed to be serving Him but actually showed Him no respect. God warned these priests that if they did not honor His name he would punish them (vv. 1-2). These solemn words are addressed to the very people who should have been a source of blessing to the remnant. If they continued in their wilful disobedience and refused to render to God the glory due to Him, they would be accursed. The blessings which Israel had been able to enjoy would be transferred into curses. The dung of frustration, shame and disgrace would cover the faces of the priests (v. 3). This was in fulfilment of the terms of the Palestinian covenant between God and the nation of Israel (Duet. 28:3-25).
God is warning the priests that they should listen to the laws He gave their ancestor Levi and follow his example (vv. 4-6). Life and peace were promised by the Lord to the Levites who faithfully adhered to the terms of the covenant. In return for this promise the Levites were to revere the name of the Lord and to express their reverence in obedient and loyal service. One of the tasks of the priests was to instruct the people in righteousness and obedience (v. 7). The priests that Malachi was addressing had disregarded the covenant and caused many of the Jews to stumble (v. 8). They had allowed influential and favored people to break the law (v. 9). There should be no double standard based on wealth or position. Let our standards be those presented in God’s Word. Playing favorites is something God hates.
Application
As a leader in God’s work I must know God’s Word, what it says, what it means, and how it applies to daily life. That is why I need to spend time studying His Word and learning how to apply it.
Malachi 2:1-9 (English Standard Version)
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