‘our craft is in danger to be set at nought…’ Acts 19:27
The silversmiths in Ephesus became fearful by Paul’s preaching that there were no gods made by hand (vs 26), knowing the gospel would diminish their source of money gained from worldly gods. Their personal interest wasn’t devoted to a pagan god, nor to the gospel of Jesus; it was to personal gain and wants. Their façade was hiding behind their religious loyalty and patriotism, but it was truly for self-interest.
How far will we go in true loyalty and love for the gospel truth? Often human sacrifice has a quick end to it once it becomes physically uncomfortable or not personally economical. If one is growing in the truth of the gospel, limiting their investment only limits their return. The scriptures tell us to, ‘buy the truth and sale it not’ (Pro 23:23). According to Solomon, truth should cost us something... because it cost God everything (Jn 3:16 & 14:6). Thus, we’re pressed of God to buy the truth. But at what rate? God does not say. However, we must purchase it at any rate. If you think education is expensive, try biblical ignorance (Hos 4:6).
Be careful putting a price on the gospel, one may find it becomes more about the cost than the gain… HSAY
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