Malachi 2:5-6 Part 2 of 2

"The purpose of my covenant with the Levites was to bring life and peace, and that is what I gave them. This required reverence from them, and they greatly revered me and stood in awe of my name. They passed on to the people the truth of the instructions they received from me. They did not lie or cheat; they walked with me, living good and righteous lives, and they turned many from lives of sin."

"They passed on to the people the truth of the instructions they received from me."

Deuteronomy 33:10  "They teach your regulations to Jacob; they give your instructions to Israel. They present incense before you and offer whole burnt offerings on the altar." (see verses 8-11)

 

"They did not lie or cheat; they walked with me, living good and righteous lives," 

Genesis 5:22-24  After the birth of Methuselah, Enoch lived in close fellowship with God for another 300 years, and he had other sons and daughters. Enoch lived 365 years, walking in close fellowship with God. Then one day he disappeared, because God took him.

Luke 2:14  "Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased." (see verses 8-20)

John 14:27  "I am leaving you with a gift--peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid." (see verses 25-31)

Galatians 5:22-23  But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! (see verses 13-26)

Psalm 25:21  May integrity and honesty protect me, for I put my hope in you. (see verses 16-21)

 

"and they turned many from lives of sin." 

Romans 11:13-14  I am saying all this especially for you Gentiles. God has appointed me as the apostle to the Gentiles. I stress this, for I want somehow to make the people of Israel jealous of what you Gentiles have, so I might save some of them. (see verses 11-15)

James 5:19-20  My dear brothers and sisters, if someone among you wanders away from the truth and is brought back, you can be sure that whoever brings the sinner back from wandering will save that person from death and bring about the forgiveness of many sins.

 

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