Beyond Price: The Gift of God
♨️Memory Verse: -: Acts 8:18-19 "Now when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, saying, “Give me also this authority, that on whomever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Spirit.”" (NKJV). Introduction - In today's world, money seems to be the answer to every problem. We're often tempted to believe that with enough wealth, we can acquire anything we desire. However, the Bible teaches us that there are some things in life that money can't buy. One of those things is the gift of God. Let's explore this truth through the story of Simon and a modern-day example. 🌀 A Biblical Story: - Simon, a sorcerer, tried to purchase the gift of the Holy Spirit with money when he saw the apostles laying hands on people to receive the Holy Spirit. Peter rebuked him, saying, "Your money perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money!" (Acts 8:20). Simon's story...