Series: True Spirituality in Christ: A Book Study on Malachi
Title: Staying Steadfast in our Commitment
Text: Malachi 2:10-16

Our faithfulness in obeying God and to our loved ones, especially that of our spouses, reflects our faithfulness and steadfastness to God. The question is then, how is this so and how can we remain faithful and committed to God?

General Questions:

1. The third dispute God has against the Israelites is their unfaithfulness shown through acts such as marrying foreign wives and divorcing their wives. What are the outcomes when Israelites marry foreign wives? Similarly, what are the consequences of divorce? How do these acts show their unfaithfulness towards God and to one another?

Perspective Questions:

1. If you are single and looking for a life partner, how important is it to you to marry someone of the same faith and hold similar convictions about following Christ? Do you consider singlehood as an option if you are unable to find a believing spouse instead of looking for a non-believer? Why?
2. God shows his faithfulness to us by keeping his promises, his unchanging character and his forgiveness when we sin. How can we similarly be faithful to God and to one another, in our marital relationships and in the community of God? Why is it so important for us to learn to be faithful in our relationships?

Application Questions:

1. For singles, what are the ways you can apply the message in your search for a life partner?
2. Married couples will face temptations, difficulties and challenges in their marriages. What are some of the common challenges from your own experiences or from others? What are some ways married couples can safeguard and ‘bullet proof’ their marriages before issues arise?