after naaman was miraculously cured from leprosy.
"Then Naaman and all his attendants went back to the man of God. He stood before him and said, “Now I know that there is no God in all the world except in Israel. So please accept a gift from your servant.”
The prophet answered, “As surely as the Lord lives, whom I serve, I will not accept a thing.” And even though Naaman urged him, he refused." 2 Kings 5
Elijah didn't accept a material gift.. how in the world does someone turn down silver and gold?????
God, when you know him, money doesnt matter. seriously... how in the ... flying monkey...
is this how integrity supposed to have spawned from, that man doesn't need anything on earth except God?
no.. that is wrong. the things on this earth was created BY God, FOR the use of us humans.
it is only WRONG when that taking that material is by unholy means.
bribe, corruption, gaining favor, out of fear, obligation, hidden intentions.
not just giving gifts that are physically pleasing to the eye, but also immaterial hopes.
do not GIVE words and emotions out of the wrong heart!
how would we ever know if what our heart wants to say is in line with what God wants us to do or not?
because of the Holy Spirit in us, you will feel PEACE inside, feel assurance that doesn't come from yourself, like it seems someone else it providing it. you'll feel safe, and with nothing to hide. nothing to fear, but willingly give all glory to God for whatever happens next.
and the best part i like from 2 kings 5,
is this in verse 19
"But may the Lord forgive your servant for this one thing: When my master enters the temple of Rimmon to bow down and he is leaning on my arm and I have to bow there also—when I bow down in the temple of Rimmon, may the Lord forgive your servant for this.”
“Go in peace,” Elisha said."
Dont burn the bridges. I'd rather you follow what God wants than what man thinks you should do. especially when it comes to the general view that going to temples is a bad thing. like it is not standing up for my faith. like i'm betraying Christianity or something. HELLO, i still believe in Jesus with all my heart! it's not like i'm renouncing Him, its not like i'm crumbling under pressure to 'follow the trend'. heck, i think you need more guts to go to a place you feel uncomfortable than to stay in a place that you feel safe, the comfort zone.
as a kid, you are protected as a kid,
you can be excused if you dont want to go face the lions,
but one day... you'll have to be thrown into the lions den.
one day, you'll have to stand your ground, when everyone else is bowing down to Baal,
you'll get thrown into the furnace, what man thinks and views is suffering, pain, the worst death.
but in the midst of the flames, there you'll see Christ,
there you'll know what divine covering is.
there you'll have... peace.
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