The people have begun to return from exile. The old ways have been re-established. But there’s still a sense that God has not fully returned. The people, especially the priests, have become careless in their worship, simply going through the motions. Malachi addresses this problem by reminding them that even among the idolatrous nations there are many who reach out to God out of their own human desire, and put Israel to shame.

Q: What do you do when faith feels like going through the motions?

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