Acts8:20-22
20But Peter said to [Simon], ‘May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could obtain God’s gift with money! 21You have no part or share in this, for your heart is not right before God. 22Repent therefore of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, the intent of your heart may be forgiven you.
Several years ago I was at the reception of a wedding that Pastor Seth had officiated. In conversation with the folks around the table at dinner, we joked about people paying for their seats at church, particularly the idea of paying more for a "good seat" at certain times of year (namely Christmas and Easter). I remember saying something like, "For the right price, I'd be happy to reserve any pew for you -- even the one right in front!" There was much laughter that ensued and we moved on to other topics eventually.
There are a lot of places where money talks, but what we read here in Acts is that the Holy Spirit isn't for sale. God's power, God's love, God's gifts are not for sale. I'm not sure what kind of a price you might even dare to put on such a precious gift, but I'm filled with thanksgiving that it's not for sale. May the intentions of our hearts always be right before God.
Peace,
Pastor Jenn
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