“True instruction was in his mouth and nothing false was found on his lips. He walked with me in peace and uprightness, and turned many from sin.” Malachi 2:6 NIV
In this verse, the Lord is referring to Levi the priest. This passage reminds me of what the Apostle Paul wrote in 2 Timothy 2:2 – “So an elder must be above reproach. He must be faithful to his wife. He must exercise self-control, live wisely, and have a good reputation. He must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must be able to teach.”
Those who God has put in place of instruction – pastor, elder, bishop, overseer – must be above reproach in order to effectively draw others closer to Christ and away from sin. After Christ’s resurrection, but before His final ascension, He commands the disciples with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20a: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” The command is for the disciples to go and make more disciples, and teach them how to obey all of the Lord’s commands.
The instruction of true teaching, living above reproach, walking upright, making disciples, and teaching others how to live in obedience were all mentioned towards a priest, an elder, or a disciple. But should this not be true of all believers in Christ? Should we not all strive to be above reproach? Should not all that comes from our mouth be true? Should we not all have the desire to go and make disciples of Christ?
When we choose to follow Christ and live a life pleasing to Him, we are His disciples. May it be said of us that we spoke truth, walked upright, and turned many away from sin.
Lock Your Wings 
““For I hate divorce!” says the Lord, the God of Israel. “To divorce your wife is to overwhelm her with cruelty,” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. “So guard your heart; do not be unfaithful to your wife.””
Malachi 2:16 NLT
It’s unfortunate that divorce is so prevalent in our culture. Even more unfortunate is that there is not really much distinction between Christian couples and non-believers. Imagine the impact we could have on society if we honoured marriage as God intended. The example we would set, the families that would be strengthened, and the happiness of the couple would be so tangible that others would desire what we had. When non believers see believers divorce it makes them assume that religion is no better than not having religion
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