Introduction The story of Gehazi, the servant of the prophet Elisha, is a powerful and sobering narrative found in 2 Kings 5. It highlights the dangers of greed, deception, and the misuse of spiritual authority. Gehazi’s actions stand in stark contrast to his master’s integrity and reveal timeless lessons about…
Gehazi’s Greed and Its Consequences: Lessons on Dishonesty and Misuse of Spiritual Authority The story of Gehazi is one of the most powerful moral lessons in the Bible about the dangers of greed, dishonesty, and the misuse of spiritual authority. Found in Second Book of Kings (2 Kings 5:20–27), the…
How the Narrative Shows That God’s Authority Extends Beyond Israel to Other Nations Such as Aram and Egypt The biblical narrative in the Books of Kings repeatedly demonstrates that God’s authority is not limited to Israel alone. Although Israel is the chosen nation through which God reveals His covenant and…