The Curse Of Covetousness

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Kings 5:20-27</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>NOTES</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>The miracle of Naaman's </B><B><U>healing</U></B><B> brought great joy to many hearts.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>V.20- But Gehazi was not in a </B><B><U>mood</U></B><B> for </B><B><U>celebration</U></B><B>.  He was upset because Elisha did not </B><B><U>accept</U></B><B><U> </U></B><B>the </B><B><U>gift</U></B><B> from </B><B><U>Naaman</U></B><B>.  He was </B><B><U>Covent</U></B><B>.</B></div> <div> <B>He complained of Elisha's </B><B><U>unselfishness</U></B><B> and plotted to get some of Naaman's </B><B><U>wealth</U></B><B>.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Gehazi:</B></div> <div> <B>1- disregarded his </B><B><U>spiritual</U></B><B> opportunities.  He lived in the best environment possible but his problem was in his </B><B><U>heart</U></B><B>.</B></div> <div> <B>2- disrespectful of </B><B><U>others</U></B><B>.  Had little respect for </B><B><U>Elisha</U></B><B>. Naaman & </B><B><U>God</U></B><B>.  He did not care about the </B><B>glory</B><B> of God.</B></div> <div> <B>3- dedicated to </B><B><U>materialism</U></B><B>.</B></div> <div> <B>He acquired a sizable </B><B><U>gift</U></B><B> from Naaman. (v. 22-23)</B></div> <div> <B>He got it because of:</B></div> <div> <B>A- his </B><B><U>lying</U></B><B>.</B></div> <div> <B>B- Naaman's </B><B><U>generosity</U></B></div> <div> <B>He was </B><B><U>caught</U></B><B> in his lie.  He tried to</B><B><U> </U></B><B><U>avoid</U></B><B> being </B><B><U>caught</U></B><B>.  He stored his gifts away out of </B><B><U>Elisha</U></B><B>.  He stood before Elisha as if </B><B><U>everything</U></B><B> was okay.</B></div> <div> <B>Elisha had a </B><B><U>miracle</U></B><B> of </B><B><U>concern</U></B><B>- (v.26).</B></div> <div> <B>Elisha pronounced a </B><B><U>terrible</U></B><B> </B><B><U> judgment</U></B><B> upon him. (v.27) It was</B><B><U> </U></B><B><U>swift</U></B><B> & </B><B><U>devastating</U></B><B>.</B></div> <div> <B>Gehazi lost his </B><B><U>health</U></B><B>, </B><B><U>helpfulness</U></B><B>, </B><B><U> </U></B><B><U>honor</U></B><B>, </B><B><U>home </U></B><B><U>(family)</U></B><B>,  </B><B><U>wealth</U></B><B>, & </B><B><U>happiness</U></B><B>.</B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>LESSONS</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>1- a person with great </B><B><U>privileges</U></B><B> is highly </B><B><U>accountable</U></B><B>.</B></div> <div> <B>2- one </B><B><U>sin</U></B><B> leads to </B><B><U>another</U></B><B>.</B></div> <div> <B>3- Covetousness will </B><B><U>dominate</U></B><B> your life.</B></div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>