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Actions Reveal the Heart
Commentators agree that the profanity described was not necessarily spoken aloud. Rather, it was demonstrated through actions. By offering flawed sacrifices and treating holy duties with carelessness, the priests and people showed their inner contempt for God. This reminds believers that our attitude and the effort we put into worship and service reveal our true reverence for God.
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Malachi
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Albert Barnes
On Malachi 1:12
18th Century
Theologian
And you have profaned it (you are habitually profaning it), in that you say, "It was the daily result of their daily lives and acts."
Charles Ellicott
On Malachi 1:12
19th Century
Bishop
But you have. —Better, but you profane it —namely, my name (Malachi 1:11). The word “it” is said by …
John Calvin
On Malachi 1:12
16th Century
Theologian
This verse may be confined to the priests, or it may be extended to the whole people, for both views are appropriate. As for my own view, I do not …
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John Gill
On Malachi 1:12
17th Century
Pastor
But you have profaned it
That is, the name of the Lord, which they are said to despise, (Malachi 1:6) an…
Matthew Henry
On Malachi 1:6–14
17th Century
Minister
We may each apply to ourselves the charge made here against the priests. Our relationship to God, as our Father and Master, strongly obligates us t…