Malachi's message from the Lord could be summarized this way: I have loved you (1:2), but you despise my name (1:6). I have loved you, but you profane the covenant (2:10). I have loved you, but you doubt my justice (2:17). I have loved you, but you have robbed me (3:8). I have loved you, but you think it vain to serve me (3:13). Therefore, return to me by remembering the law of my servant Moses, the statutes and rules that I commanded him at Horeb for all Israel (4:4), and know that I am bringing the day of the Lord which will bring judgment and salvation for my people (4:1; 5-6).
