But Elisha asked him, "Don't you realize that I was there in spirit when Naaman stepped down from his chariot to meet you? Is this the time to receive money and clothing, olive groves and vineyards, sheep and cattle, and male and female servants? - 2 Kings 5:26
The above verse is a popular story about Gehazi who went to collect Gifts that his master Elisha didn't collect from Naaman, an army captain that was healed of leprosy. He coveted the gifts.
The love of money, that root of all evil, was at the bottom of Gehazi's sin. He thought to impose upon the prophet, but soon found that the Spirit of prophecy could not be deceived, and that it was in vain to lie to the Holy Ghost. It is folly to presume upon sin, in hopes of secrecy. When thou goest aside into any by-path, does not thy own conscience go with thee? Does not the eye of God go with thee? He that covers his sin, shall not prosper; particularly, a lying tongue is but for a moment. All the foolish hopes and contrivances of carnal worldlings are open before God. It is not a time to increase our wealth, when we can only do it in such ways as are dishonourable to God and religion, or injurious to others. Gehazi was punished. If he will have Naaman's money, he shall have his disease with it. What was Gehazi profited, though he gained two talents, when thereby he lost his health, his honour, his peace, his service, and, if repentance prevented not, his soul for ever? Let us beware of hypocrisy and covetousness, and dread the curse of spiritual leprosy remaining on our souls.
Greed is dangerous, it can consume negatively. Sadly, we now have greedy folks who don't even care about the consequences of getting wealth in an evil way. Ritualistic killings for money is on the rise.
What profit a greedy man, if he is rich but loses his soul? Absolutely Nothing.
Greed start small and grow till it gain a foothold. Beware of greed lest you ended up like Gehazi.
Good Morning and have a lovely Wednesday.
The above verse is a popular story about Gehazi who went to collect Gifts that his master Elisha didn't collect from Naaman, an army captain that was healed of leprosy. He coveted the gifts.
The love of money, that root of all evil, was at the bottom of Gehazi's sin. He thought to impose upon the prophet, but soon found that the Spirit of prophecy could not be deceived, and that it was in vain to lie to the Holy Ghost. It is folly to presume upon sin, in hopes of secrecy. When thou goest aside into any by-path, does not thy own conscience go with thee? Does not the eye of God go with thee? He that covers his sin, shall not prosper; particularly, a lying tongue is but for a moment. All the foolish hopes and contrivances of carnal worldlings are open before God. It is not a time to increase our wealth, when we can only do it in such ways as are dishonourable to God and religion, or injurious to others. Gehazi was punished. If he will have Naaman's money, he shall have his disease with it. What was Gehazi profited, though he gained two talents, when thereby he lost his health, his honour, his peace, his service, and, if repentance prevented not, his soul for ever? Let us beware of hypocrisy and covetousness, and dread the curse of spiritual leprosy remaining on our souls.
Greed is dangerous, it can consume negatively. Sadly, we now have greedy folks who don't even care about the consequences of getting wealth in an evil way. Ritualistic killings for money is on the rise.
What profit a greedy man, if he is rich but loses his soul? Absolutely Nothing.
Greed start small and grow till it gain a foothold. Beware of greed lest you ended up like Gehazi.
Good Morning and have a lovely Wednesday.
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