This message from Malachi 1 challenges us to examine our worship and ask—am I giving God my best, or just what’s left? Through scripture, reflection, and practical steps, we’re reminded that true worship is more than songs—it’s a lifestyle of giving God our first and best in all we do..
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Key Points:
God deserves our best, not our leftovers.
True worship expresses God’s worth.
Worship that costs nothing means nothing.
Apathy and convenience dishonor God’s greatness.
Worship starts with the heart.
“Return to Me”—God’s call to renewal.
Worship is 24/7, not just Sunday.
The “Perfect 10”: give God the first 10 minutes each day.
Give God an extra 10% of your time, focus, and effort.
Jesus gave His best—He is worthy of ours.
Timestamps & Chapter Links:
0:00. Illustration: Leftovers and what we bring to God
2:50. Background on Malachi’s message
5:00. Defining true worship and “worth-ship”
8:00. Appalling actions: giving God leftovers
13:00. Worship that costs nothing means nothing
14:30. Apathy and “what a burden” attitudes
16:40. God desires honest, heartfelt worship
17:40. “Return to Me” – God’s invitation to renewal
18:50. Romans 12: Worship as a living sacrifice
19:50. The Perfect 10: first ten minutes for God
22:00. Give God 110% – wholehearted living
24:30. Jesus gave His best for us
Scripture References:
Malachi 1:6–14 – God rejects unworthy sacrifices.
Malachi 3:7 – “Return to Me.”
2 Samuel 24:24 – Worship must cost something.
Romans 12:1 – Offer your bodies as living sacrifices.
Colossians 3:23–24 – Work wholeheartedly as for the Lord.
Matthew 6 – The Lord’s Prayer.
Call to Action:
Start tomorrow with your Perfect 10—give God the first 10 minutes of your day.
Live this week giving God your first and best, not what’s left.