III. JEHOVAH’S DEALING WITH THE SONS OF LEVI (THE PRIESTS)

Their Corrupting of Jehovah’s Covenant

The priests broke Jehovah’s commandment and they corrupted Jehovah’s covenant. This brought Jehovah’s curse to them (2:1-9).

D. Jehovah’s Hatred of the Treachery of Man toward His Wife

In verses 13 through 17 we see Jehovah’s hatred of the treachery of man (mainly referring to the priests) toward his wife.

1. The Treachery of a Priest toward His Wife Damaging His Priesthood

Verses 13 and 14 indicate that the treachery of a priest toward his wife damages his priesthood. Probably some of the mistreated wives came and wept at the altar (vv. 13a, 14). Because of this, Jehovah no longer regarded the sacrifices or received them with pleasure from the priests’ hands (v. 13b). Here we see a very important matter. If a servant of the Lord cannot have a proper life with his wife, his service will be annulled.

Every young person must consider his or her marriage very carefully. All the brothers and sisters are priests. If we cannot live well with our spouse, how can we serve the church? If our married life is improper, our priesthood will be finished; it will be brought to nothing.



Witness Lee - Life-Study of the Minor Prophets, Chapter 32, Section 2
Published by Living Stream Ministry - Anaheim, California


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