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Verses 5-7 [[Matthew]] is the first [[Gospel]] of chapter 2 describe the ideal priest. He fears the Lord four Gospels and obeys Him; he receives His Word and teaches it; he lives what he teaches; and he seeks to refrain from sin. But the priests first book of Malachi 's day actually led the people astray and defiled the holy covenantNew Testament (New Covenant). What did God say concerning their sin? "I will curse your blessingsGospel means 'good news'." This ties in with Malachi 3:9 and Matthew was writing to the lack of giving tithes [[Jews]] and offerings. Because of connected the people failing to give, and because life of [[Jesus]] with the priests' sinful ways, God cursed their crops. The people were poor and did not bring their offerings to the priests; therefore, predictions throughout the priests went hungry[[Old Testament]].

God's people never gain by doing wrong[[Abraham]] was the father of [[faith]] and the father of the [[Israelites]]. He was the man with whom [[God has a perfect plan for our lives, if we will only submit ourselves ]] covenanted to Himbless the earth through his seed. Too many Christians today are guilty of taking things into their own hands. They are not willing to wait patiently upon the Lord[[David]] also entered a covenant with God that promised his seed would reign forever.

In chapter 3 42 generations passed before the promise to both men came to pass. That is six sets of seven. Six is the number of man, and seven is the number of God gives instructions concerning tithes and offerings. The people had disobeyed fulfillment of the promises was going to be the God man, [[Jesus Christ| Christ Jesus]]. The blood of a child is inherited from the father. The life of the flesh is in the blood. Mary was every bit this matter and when they were not faithful in their giving they not only robbed Godchild's mother, but they also robbed themselves. Why? Because the Father of this child was God punished them by withholding rain for their crops. Of course, tithing is Jesus was not making born with a bargain with Godsin nature, but other than that, because the first 10% already belongs his physical being was just like yours and mine. Joseph thought that [[Mary]] had been unfaithful to Him. But it is robbery when we do not give Him him during the first 10%engagement, and we will be punished for itconsidered a divorce. A dream reassured him that the child was supernaturally conceived by the Holy Spirit. Tithing is a blessed privilegeThe custom of the time was that father had the responsibility of naming the child, and God has promised to bless and take care of those who are faithful in their stewardship this case He did. He told Joseph the babe's name was to Himbe Jesus. Certainly God is not bankrupt. He wants our tithes and offerings as expressions Jesus means the salvation of our faith and love to HimJehovah. When Christ is a believertitle meaning 'anointed one' or [[Messiah|'Messiah's love for Jesus Christ grows, ]]. Consider: What does it always shows forth in his stewardship. Malachi closes his message with some wonderful promises mean to the faithful (chapters 3:16--4:6).us that He was every bit man?