Living for personal gain vs. Living to serve the Lord
Lessons from the book of Acts (#3)
There is a story in the Bible which contrasts the lives of two men. (Acts 8:9-25)
This is a story about a man named Simon and a man named Philip.
Simon was a man who attracted a large following of people by using magic to get their attention and to gain personal recognition.
9 But there was a man named Simon… , saying that he himself was somebody great. 10 They all paid attention to him, from the least to the greatest, saying, “This man is the power of God that is called Great.” 11 And they paid attention to him because for a long time he had amazed them with his magic. (Acts 8:9-11 ESV)
Simon was promoting himself. Simon was after personal gain.
This same story talks about a second man, Philip, who attracted a large following of people by sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ.
12 But when they believed Philip as he preached good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. (Acts 8:12)
Philip was preaching the Kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ. Philip was living to serve the Lord and to promote the Kingdom of God.
Which one are you? Are you a Simon or a Philip?
Are you striving after personal gain or are you motivated to live your live serving the Lord?
How would you like to live your life?
Please read “Whoever Believes….”
