Malachi
Introduction

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Contradictions
Injustice
Absurdities
Cruelty and Violence
Intolerance
Good Stuff
Family Values
Language
Prophecy
Interpretation
Science and History
Women

Injustice in Malachi

  1. God, for some strange reason, "hated Esau." 1:3

  2. God hates the Edomites, and his hatred will last forever. Whenever the Edomites build something, God will tear it down. 1:4

  3. God continues to demand animal sacrifices. And not just any animals will do. He is insulted when blind, lame, or sick animals are killed for him. 1:7-14

  4. Give glory to God or he will curse you. 2:2

  5. "I also made you contemptible and base before all the people." 2:9

  6. God will curse you if you don't give him money and meat. 3:8-10

  7. God will burn "the wicked" and the "righteous" will walk around on their ashes. 4:1-3

  8. The Old Testament ends fittingly with these words: "lest I come and smite the earth with a curse." 4:6