FAITHFULNESS TO GOD AND SPOUSE
Passage: Malachi 2:10~16
Keyverse: 15
1. Judah has been unfaithful (10-12)
Not only had God created the Israelites, he also established a
covenant with them. God was their Father which meant they had a special,
covenant bond with each other. But the Israelites were unfaithful to each
other. Their unfaithfulness to God and each other was expressed by
intermarrying with idol-worshiping women. Malachi prayed that those who
intermarried would be removed from the covenant community.
2. You belong to God (13-16)
The people flooded the altar with their tears because God no
longer accepted their offerings. They asked, "Why?" The answer was
simple - men divorced the wives of their youth to remarry. The LORD likened it
to committing violence against one's wife. God hates divorce. Marriage is a
physical and spiritual union established by God for the purpose of producing
Godly offspring. Thus, divorce is an affront to God and his covenant.
Prayer: Lord, protect marriage, especially among Christians. Help us to be faithful to you.
One Word: Honor your covenants
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