Malachi 2:1-16
I. Honoring The Lord In Your Ministry
. A. The Sinful, Flawed Priest – Vss. 1-2
. . James 1:22-25
. B. The Ideal Priest – Vss. 4-7
. . 1. Trustworthy and Morally Pure in Doctrine
. . 2. Unswerving in Their Judgments
. . 3. Righteous in Conduct
. . 4. Focused on His Work For the Lord and Turning Others From Iniquity
. . 5. Preserving Knowledge
. . 6. Honored as a Messenger of God
. C. The Wayward Priest – Vss. 8-9
. . James 3:1
II. Honor The Lord In Your Marriage
. A. Love All of God’s People – Vss. 10-12
. . Deuteronomy 7:1-4, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20, 3:16-17
. Union of Unbeliever and Believer
. . 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, 1 Kings 11:1-3
. B. Love Your Spouse – Vss. 13-16
. . Proverbs 2:17