Forgetfulness Produces Faithlessness

Malachi 2:10-16 ESV

Main Idea: Faithlessness toward God leads to

among people. This is most clearly seen in

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Biblical marriage is about:
1.

- parallels God’s relationship to His people
a. God &

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(O.T.), Christ &

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(N.T.) Ephesians 5:22-33
b. One man & one woman becoming

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. Genesis 2:24
c. God wills for Christians to only marry

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. 1 Cor. 7:39

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- ideally leads to generational gospel advancement
a. Godly

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- children & discipleship Malachi 2:15
b. Families of faith -

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&

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c. Biblical marriage is spiritual and thus a

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. Malachi 2:15
3. Companionship - dwelling together mingling of souls
a. It’s not good for people to be

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. Genesis 2:18-24
b. Deep

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involves being equally yoked. 2 Cor. 6:14-18
c. Yet, God will call some to the

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of singleness. 1 Cor. 7, Mt. 19:11

A righteous response:
1.

your God.
a. “I have

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you,” says the Lord. Malachi 1:2
b. Honor and fear God as your

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. see Malachi 1:6-7
c. Is He not our Father and

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? Malachi 2:10
2. Repent from worldly

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a. Relativism & rationalism

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of God.
b.

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may be normalized, but God hates it. Malachi 2:16
c. God is

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and mercifully forgives. Acts 3:19, 1 Jn. 1:9
3. Guard yourself.
a. How are you prioritizing the following?

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, Spouse, Children,

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b. Who are you asking to speak into your life?
Walk with the

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. Prov. 13:20 Engage

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. Titus 2
4. Be

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to your spouse as

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is faithful to you.