Doing Unto Others

O. T. #2353 "Doing Unto Others"

Jan. 5, 2023

Malachi 3-Part 3

LET IT GLOW

Here are some things for us to consider. Do unto others like you would have them do unto you. How do you give to others as a Christian? Do you fill a shoebox of toys for children? Do you give gift cards to those who lost their job? Do you take a meal to a family of a sick loved one? Do you support help in the local church? How much time do we give to the Lord? Are we available to give a hug to the grieving? 

When Jesus comes to reign during His Millennial time as King: 

• He will come unannounced. His appearance will be sudden and unexpected. He will judge sinners and establish His kingdom on earth. (Matthew 24:36; 1 Thess. 5:3) (verse 3)
• There will be an unprepared people. (verse 1) There will be a worldwide terror when the wrath of God is poured out on sinners. No one will be able to stand before His judgment seat.
• The unclean nation of Israel will be cleansed and accepted by God through water, fire, and blood. Jesus shed His blood for sinners so they could be cleansed from sin. (verse 3-4) (Zech. 13:1)
• Once the priests and people are cleansed, their sacrifices will be acceptable to God. 
• There will be an unsparing judgment. (verse 5)
• He is an unchanging God. (verse 6) (Wiersbe)

He is our Everlasting God, our Hope, our Deliverer. He is the defender of the weak and comforts those in need. What a time it will be! The King of the world will reign supreme!

LET IT GROW

Malachi is clear as to whom God will judge in verse 5:

1. Sorcerers. It was forbidden because it means trafficking with demons. (Ex. 22:18; Lev. 20:27) Idolatry and witchcraft are a part of this.
2. Adulterers. The Israelites divorced their wives in order to marry heathen women. 
3. False swearers. This kind of witness dishonors God and is a sin. (Ex. 20:16; Deut. 19:16-20)
4. Those that oppress the hireling of the wages; widows, fatherless, and turn aside the stranger. Those people are helpless and at the mercy of others. (James 5:1-8)

When we help give to those listed in need, we are honoring God and showing His love. Who have we helped lately? When it is well with my soul, then I reach out. 

LET IT GO 

Open our eyes and heart to help those in need. 

God has given us so much, so we should give to others.