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<\/a> <\/p>Gehazi Punished for His Greed<\/p>\n
Scripture: 2 Kings 5:20\u201327<\/p>\n
After Naaman was healed of his leprosy, he returned to the prophet Elisha with a grateful heart. He brought silver, clothing, and valuable gifts, hoping to express his thanks.<\/p>\n
However, Elisha firmly refused to accept any payment. He wanted Naaman to understand that God\u2019s grace could not be bought with money\u2014it was freely given.<\/p>\n
After Naaman departed, Elisha\u2019s servant, Gehazi, became greedy. He thought to himself:<\/p>\n
“My master has refused these gifts, but I will get something from Naaman.”<\/p>\n
Without telling Elisha, Gehazi secretly ran after Naaman.<\/p>\n
When Naaman saw someone pursuing him, he got down from his chariot and asked with concern:<\/p>\n
“Is everything all right?”<\/p>\n
Gehazi replied with a lie:<\/p>\n
“Everything is all right. My master has just received two young prophets, and they are in need of some silver and clothing. Please give them something.”<\/p>\n
Trusting him completely, Naaman generously gave Gehazi twice as much silver as he requested and sent servants to help carry it.<\/p>\n
When Gehazi returned home, he hid the silver and clothing and then stood before Elisha as though nothing had happened.<\/p>\n
Elisha asked him:<\/p>\n
“Where have you been, Gehazi?”<\/p>\n
Gehazi answered:<\/p>\n
“Your servant did not go anywhere.”<\/p>\n
But God had already revealed the truth to Elisha.<\/p>\n
Elisha said:<\/p>\n
“Was not my spirit with you when the man got down from his chariot to meet you? Is this the time to take money and clothing?”<\/p>\n
Then Elisha pronounced judgment:<\/p>\n
“Naaman\u2019s leprosy will cling to you and to your descendants forever.”<\/p>\n
Immediately, Gehazi was struck with leprosy. His skin became white as snow.<\/p>\n
Because of his greed and dishonesty, Gehazi lost the privilege of serving in God\u2019s work and suffered the consequences of his sin.<\/p>\n
Brief Reflection<\/p>\n
God sees what is hidden in the human heart.
\nGreed and dishonesty can destroy even those who are close to God\u2019s work.
\nGod\u2019s grace is a gift and should never be used for personal gain.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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