TSK · Malachi 2:17

As for the Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are just. He is a reliable God who is never unjust, he is fair and upright.

For Job says,‘I am innocent, but God turns away my right.

But Job will be tested to the end, because his answers are like those of wicked men.

He says to himself,“God overlooks it; he does not pay attention; he never notices.”

where your ancestors challenged my authority, and tried my patience, even though they had seen my work.

I hate your new moon festivals and assemblies; they are a burden that I am tired of carrying.

So Isaiah replied,“Pay attention, family of David. Do you consider it too insignificant to try the patience of men? Is that why you are also trying the patience of my God?

You did not buy me aromatic reeds; you did not present to me the fat of your sacrifices. Yet you burdened me with your sins; you made me weary with your evil deeds.

I, the LORD, say:‘You people have deserted me! You keep turning your back on me.’ So I have unleashed my power against you and have begun to destroy you. I have grown tired of feeling sorry for you!”

He said to me,“The sin of the house of Israel and Judah is extremely great; the land is full of murder, and the city is full of corruption, for they say,‘The LORD has abandoned the land, and the LORD does not see!’

Look! I will press you down, like a cart loaded down with grain presses down.

The Sacrilege of Priestly Service“A son naturally honors his father and a slave respects his master. If I am your father, where is my honor? If I am your master, where is my respect? The LORD of Heaven’s Armies asks you this, you priests who make light of my name! But you reply,‘How have we made light of your name?’

Can a person rob God? You indeed are robbing me, but you say,‘How are we robbing you?’ In tithes and contributions!

So now we consider the arrogant to be happy; indeed, those who practice evil are successful. In fact, those who challenge God escape!’”

Above all, understand this: In the last days blatant scoffers will come, being propelled by their own evil urges