God's Undeniable Love: God's Word

The Word of the Lord

The word of the Lord to Israel by Malachi. 
Malachi 1:1

God gives His own word to His own man, Malachi. Some Bible translations use the word oracle, instead of word. An oracle is a burdensome message. The term accurately describes what God has to say to the nation of Israel. This is because the Lord’s message will not be pleasant.

Most people do not like heavy messages from God. They skip over those Bible verses that cause discomfort. But burdensome words from the Lord are designed both to wound and to heal. The Bible offends because it speaks about our sin but it also instructs how we can be free from sin. It condemns sinners while offering clemency to the condemned.
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Do not avoid oracles of the Lord, especially those words which may speak to your sins. Embrace the hard messages from the Bible and obey its direction. God gives burdens to make us come to Him for help. All of the Almighty’s words to man come from His love for man.