Malachi
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Injustice in Malachi

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

  2. God hates the Edomites, and his hatred will last forever. 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. 1:8, 13-14

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

  5. God curses the Israelites for "robbing" him by not paying the proper amount of money in tithes. 3:9

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

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

  8. God will burn "the wicked" and the "righteous" will walk around on their ashes. 25:1-3