The RIGHT Heart

Acts 8

Inspired thots

Great things can happen when the Heart is Right.
Here are two men in contrast:

1) Simon the ex-socerer
~ He accepted Christ, by God's grace, upon hearing the gospel by Philip; or is it because of the great signs and miracles he saw? He still had wicknedness in him as Peter identified as Simon requested to have the gift of the Spirit by offering to pay Peter for the laying on of hands for the speaking of tongues.

Peter rebuked Simon for the past sins that have not been dealt with: bitterness which made Simon still a captive to sin. Simon was still seeking or desiring his own glory, seeking the approval of men as in the past.
I must be careful too in this; not to seek my own glory but God's. Yes, the Lord has been teaching me this too... Do not rob God of HIS glory!

2) Philip
~ Philip, on the other hand, just did what was needed: preaching the word of God and many came to accept Christ as Lord and Savior. There was no mention of Philip's thoughts or feelings. He just kept focused on the task of preaching the gospel wherever the Spirit led him.

He gave all glory to God by doing what he needs to do. There was no thought of Self. That is the dying of self to self. It is the right heart that brings one close to God, and brings glory to Him. There is no room for self glory. Dont even think about it!

A great example!