Repent And Pray, Money Can't Buy This

"And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands The Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, Saying give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive The Holy Ghost. But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money." Acts 8:18-20

Money can buy a lot of things but money can't buy the gift of God.

Simon was a well-known user of sorcery and when he saw what the apostles could do, he also wanted that power. However, when Peter pointed out the sin in his heart and told him to repent, there is no record that he repented of his sin. He asked Peter to pray that he would not have to pay the consequences for his sin. Acts 8:24

Unfortunately there are people who join the church because they want to avoid the consequences of their sins and going to hell. They do not truly believe and their thoughts, words and actions reflect their unbelief.

Based upon our sinful thoughts, words, and actions, maybe more of us should pray and repent as Peter told Simon to do. "Repent therefore of this wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee." Acts 8:22