6 The law of truth was in his mouth, and iniquity was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace and equity, and did turn many away from iniquity (Malachi 2:6).
These words from Malachi although originally applied to Levi as the father of the priestly lineage, have their ultimate fulfillment in Christ. Christ is the Priest of God Most High, in the order of Melchizedek-a priesthood of heavenly origin. In Christ was found no iniquity. Since there is no iniquity in Christ, truth proceeds from His very being. As part of His being, Christ is the author of life and our salvation. He is the fullness of the God in bodily form and acts on our behalf as Priest, not just of an earthly lineage, but also of the heavenly line.
These words from Malachi although originally applied to Levi as the father of the priestly lineage, have their ultimate fulfillment in Christ. Christ is the Priest of God Most High, in the order of Melchizedek-a priesthood of heavenly origin. In Christ was found no iniquity. Since there is no iniquity in Christ, truth proceeds from His very being. As part of His being, Christ is the author of life and our salvation. He is the fullness of the God in bodily form and acts on our behalf as Priest, not just of an earthly lineage, but also of the heavenly line.
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