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Malachi 2:8 · KJV

"But ye are departed out of the way; ye have caused many to stumble at the law; ye have corrupted the covenant of Levi, saith the LORD of hosts."

King James Version

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Passage Context

6The law of truth was in his mouth, and iniquity was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace and equity, and did turn many away from iniquity.
7For the priest's lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth: for he is the messenger of the LORD of hosts.
8But ye are departed out of the way; ye have caused many to stumble at the law; ye have corrupted the covenant of Levi, saith the LORD of hosts.
9Therefore have I also made you contemptible and base before all the people, according as ye have not kept my ways, but have been partial in the law.
10Have we not all one father? hath not one God created us? why do we deal treacherously every man against his brother, by profaning the covenant of our fathers?

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean for you to uphold your commitments to God?

2

How do you respond when you see others leading others astray?

3

When have you felt the weight of responsibility for others' faith?

Life Application

leadership

Take responsibility for your influence on others and strive to lead them toward faithfulness.

community

Engage with your community to encourage adherence to God's teachings.

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The city central to Jewish worship and the site of the temple.

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