Certainly the evildoers prosper, and even those who challenge God escape." The arrogant among us are the people who are admired most: the sordid celebrities and celebrity athletes who lead lives distant from God. Furthermore, the "evildoers" of the world are prospering rather than the righteous. Those who make the most money are the ones who receive the most admiration -- not the ones who are the most faithful. Those who "challenge God" indeed "escape" from any social sanction in our world.
Fortunately, the Bible teaches remedies for the moral turpitude of modern society. Rebuilding relationships to God depends on simple steps. Those steps are clearly outlined in the Bible, but are apparently difficult to follow in practice. For instance, marriages must remain a solid spiritual foundation of our society so that children shall be raised in...
We can rebuild relationships to God by practicing our faith with honesty and purity rather than by rote rituals. When we attend Church, we shall arrive with an open heart and truly listen to the word of God. Rebuilding relationships with God depends also on careful study of scripture. By reading passages of the Bible, we can apply stories like that of Malachi to our own lives. The Biblical tales teach us that we are not alone,. Many generations of others before us have encountered similar problems with their faith.
The story of Malachi also teaches us that we can personally be a part of God's kingdom on earth. Like Malachi, we may be called upon to serve as messengers of the Lord. We can do this by putting into practice the cornerstones of our faith: developing healthy relationships with each other and with God.
