2Ki 5:20 | MHM | STEP | Naaman's Gratitude. This section teaches that being close to God’s servants or seeing miracles is not enough to make someone good or faithful. Gehazi, Elisha’s servant, let greed and dishonesty control him, even though he had seen God’s power many times. In contrast, Naaman, a foreigner, showed more thankfulness and honesty. This story is a warning about the dangers of loving money and the importance of integrity. v. 20–21 : Gehazi decided to chase after Naaman to get some of the gifts that Elisha had refused. He thought to himself, " My master was too easy on Naaman… I will run after him and get something from him " (2 Kings 5:20 ). When Naaman saw Gehazi coming, he stopped his chariot and got down to meet him. Gehazi lied, saying that Elisha had sent him to ask for silver and clothes for two young prophets (2 Kings 5:21 ). Gehazi’s actions showed his greed and dishonesty, and he made Elisha look unreliable.

‏ 2 Kings 5:20

Naaman's Gratitude.

This section teaches that being close to God’s servants or seeing miracles is not enough to make someone good or faithful. Gehazi, Elisha’s servant, let greed and dishonesty control him, even though he had seen God’s power many times. In contrast, Naaman, a foreigner, showed more thankfulness and honesty. This story is a warning about the dangers of loving money and the importance of integrity.

v. 20–21: Gehazi decided to chase after Naaman to get some of the gifts that Elisha had refused. He thought to himself, "My master was too easy on Naaman… I will run after him and get something from him" (2 Kings 5:20 ^a). When Naaman saw Gehazi coming, he stopped his chariot and got down to meet him. Gehazi lied, saying that Elisha had sent him to ask for silver and clothes for two young prophets (2 Kings 5:21 ^b). Gehazi’s actions showed his greed and dishonesty, and he made Elisha look unreliable.