Justice and the Prophets
God Requires Justice
Live in the light of God (Isaiah 2:5)
Leading Justly
Malachi 1:11-14 New International Version
11 My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place incense and pure offerings will be brought to me, because my name will be great among the nations,” says the Lord Almighty.
12 “But you profane it by saying, ‘The Lord’s table is defiled,’ and, ‘Its food is contemptible.’ 13 And you say, ‘What a burden!’ and you sniff at it contemptuously,” says the Lord Almighty.
“When you bring injured, lame or diseased animals and offer them as sacrifices, should I accept them from your hands?” says the Lord.14 “Cursed is the cheat who has an acceptable male in his flock and vows to give it, but then sacrifices a blemished animal to the Lord. For I am a great king,” says the Lord Almighty, “and my name is to be feared among the nations.
For Reflection
You can't expect to receive God's blessings just by declaring your belief in God. You can't expect God's grace if you speak poorly of God. You can't expect God's protection if you bring only the worst of your possessions as a sacrifice. You can't expect to experience the peace and joy that comes from living in the household of God unless you are obedient to God's precepts and will.
Pray
Pray and contemplate your commitment to the will of God.
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