Under Gods Command
Malachi 2:9 So I have caused you to be despised and humiliated before all the people, because you have not followed my ways but have shown partiality in matters of the law.”
The priests had allowed influential and favored people to break the law. The priest were so dependent on these people for support that they could not afford to confront them when they did wrong.
Lets Bring it Home: In your church, are certain people allowed to do wrong without criticism? There should be no double standard based on wealth or position, Let your standards be those presented in God’s Word. Playing favorites is contemptible in God’s sight (see James 2:1-9).
Under Gods command 