2 Kings 5:26

2 Kings 5:26 Meaning and Explanation

“And he said unto him, Went not mine heart with thee, when the man turned again from his chariot to meet thee? Is it a time to receive money, and to receive garments, and oliveyards, and vineyards, and sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and maidservants?”

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Elisha exposes Gehazi's greed by listing all the goods and temptations he rejected on Naaman's behalf.

The Context of 2 Kings 5:26

Elisha, through his prophetic insight, reveals to Gehazi the depth of his betrayal.

What Does 2 Kings 5:26 Mean?

Elisha's words cut to the bone. 'Went not mine heart with thee, when the man turned again from his chariot to meet thee?' Elisha's spirit was present in that moment. He saw the temptation. He saw the choice. 'Is it a time to receive money, and to receive garments, and oliveyards, and vineyards, and sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and maidservants?' Elisha catalogs all the things Gehazi desired, all the wealth he craved. And beneath the question is the deeper one: Is this what you serve me for? For money? For land? For slaves?

Elisha loved Naaman and blessed him in the sight of God. Gehazi served Elisha but worshipped money. And God sees the difference. Our motives cannot be hidden from God. Even when we think we are alone with our temptations, God's Spirit is watching, and His prophets see the truth. The question Elisha asks is the one God asks each of us: What do you really love? What are you really serving?

How to Apply 2 Kings 5:26 Today

Examine your motives. What are you really working for? If it is anything other than God's kingdom, you are divided. Ask God to unify your heart.

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