God speaks today Wednesday | October 22, 2025
But he said, As the LORD liveth, before whom I stand, I will receive none. And he urged him to take it; but he refused.
(2 Kings 5:16)Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.
(Matthew 10:8) Elisha's reward
The passage in 2 Kings 5 shows Elisha's refusal to accept payment from Naaman for healing him. This highlights the contrast between the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of the world, where it is important for God's servants to maintain integrity and not be tainted with any self-interest. While it is important to support God's servants, they should not be living in luxurious ways that resemble movie stars. The impact of the Gospel in great nations may not be seen due to corruption and contamination with worldly values. The apostle Paul also supported himself from his own work and did not receive money from others. It is important for God's servants to handle money and power with integrity and moral behavior to set an example for the world.
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Cross Reference
Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.
(Acts 3:6)But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master hath spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought: but, as the LORD liveth, I will run after him, and take somewhat of him.
(2 Kings 5:20)By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.
(Acts 4:30)And he said unto him, Went not mine heart with thee, when the man turned again from his chariot to meet thee? Is it a time to receive money, and to receive garments, and oliveyards, and vineyards, and sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and maidservants?
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