Act 19:19 | MHM | STEP | v. 19 : Those who had practiced magic brought their books and burned them in public. These books were very valuable, but the people wanted to show they were finished with their old sinful ways. By burning the books, they made sure they would not return to those practices or tempt others to do so. This act showed their strong commitment to Jesus, even though it cost them a lot of money.

‏ Acts 19:19

v. 19: Those who had practiced magic brought their books and burned them in public. These books were very valuable, but the people wanted to show they were finished with their old sinful ways. By burning the books, they made sure they would not return to those practices or tempt others to do so. This act showed their strong commitment to Jesus, even though it cost them a lot of money.