Mal. 1.14 1:14 Reason given for the curse. 1:14 Deceiver = 1) Offers a female on pretense he doesn’ t have a male. 2) Vows and pays in blemished sacrifice.. 1:14 Dreadful = ASV “ terrible” - held in awe and reverence. 1:14 Lesson: He whom the Gentiles honor will not permit his own people to profane his name.