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Donald W. Prantl's avatar

Simon’s earning attitude (trying to buy God’s gift) contrasts with Jesus’ invitation to take the water of life without cost. Thinking we have to be obedient enough to acquire grace is NOT a “safe” way to be saved. The warning sign of an earning attitude is one’s own inability to be at peace with others, (regardless of whether or not they are at peace with us, Rom 12:18) while still loving them enough to tell them the truth, as Peter told Simon. Either grace or truth without the other is madness.

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David King's avatar

“Your heart’s intent” is the key phrase in this account. The intent of Simon’s heart was dark and corrupted. Conversely, it is possible for some people with good hearts to commit sin, largely out of ignorance (see 2 Chron. 30:18-20). God can work with the latter, not the former.

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