Acts 8:20 But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. 21 Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.
The above verses are even more disturbing than the rest, because Simon is proposing to pay for The Holy Ghost. When Christ in the parable of the ten virgins, stated that the five foolish were found destitute of oil, which represents The Holy Spirit, they went out to buy, and apparently they found some oil for sale, for they later came back with their lamps and requested entry.
These five virgins who became destitute of The Holy Ghost, represent Christians, who like Simon, have believed, for they also espouse the word of God, as represented by their lamps. But the truths of God’s word were never synthesized with their daily practice, and for this reason, their lamps and their oil were brought to naught. Thus, with a noticeable void in their lives, they seek to make up the difference by paying for counterfeits too readily supplied by fake healers and preachers.
That’s why in Christendom you will hear so much of the “Anointing” referring to persons having the Holy Ghost. But persons who have The Spirit of God dwelling on the inside, do not usually brag to others about their state. Instead, they are to be found with a humble spirit that avoids the flashy and the eccentric which often characterizes the fake healers and preachers of our day.
Matthew 25:9 But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. 10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!