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The Sin of Deceptive Worship
Commentators agree that the central sin is not poverty, but deception. The curse is for the person who has a perfect, legally required male animal in their flock, makes a vow, and then knowingly sacrifices a blemished or inferior animal. Scholars call this a fraudulent, double-minded act that treats God with contempt, offering Him leftovers while keeping the best for oneself.
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Malachi
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Albert Barnes
On Malachi 1:14
18th Century
Theologian
Cursed is the deceiver - “The fraudulent, hypocritical, false or deceitful dealer, who makes a show of one thing, and does or intends anothe…
Charles Ellicott
On Malachi 1:6–14
19th Century
Bishop
The prophet’s rebuke for the dishonoring of God’s name is addressed to the priests as the responsible persons, but applies to the whole nation.
John Calvin
On Malachi 1:14
16th Century
Theologian
I cannot finish today, for I would be too long.
Prayer:
Grant, Almighty God, that since you do not keep us today under the shadows of…
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John Gill
On Malachi 1:14
17th Century
Pastor
But cursed be the deceiver
A cunning, crafty, subtle man, who thinks and contrives, speaks and acts, in a very artfu…
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…