Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Acts 8:14-25
by: Dorothy Noel.
Simon’s desire to pay for the Holy Spirit was a sign of immaturity. Even though he believed and was baptized, he had only been around Philip for a short time before Peter and John joined them. His sinful habits were still with him, and he still thought according to the rules of his prior business. Peter’s quick rebuke allowed Simon to learn from his mistake and change his ways. Often, we forget that new believers will not always recognize the sin in their existing habits. It is important that we be ready to lead them in repentance and guide them to a better understanding of the gospel they now follow.