GCE Christian Religious Studies 1990 Theory question 102

Theory question 102

Greed and Its Effects

Narrate the story of Naaman and Gehazi and state the consequences of greed

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Naaman, commander of the Syrian army, was a leper (2 Kings 5:1).
A captive Israelite girl told his wife the prophet in Samaria could heal him (2 Kings 5:2-3).
The king of Syria sent him with a letter and gifts to the king of Israel, who tore his clothes in fear (2 Kings 5:5-7).
Elisha sent for Naaman and, without meeting him, told him to wash seven times in the Jordan (2 Kings 5:8-10).
Naaman was angry but his servants persuaded him; he obeyed and was healed (2 Kings 5:11-14).
He returned, confessed the God of Israel and offered gifts, but Elisha refused them (2 Kings 5:15-16).
Gehazi, Elisha's servant, ran after Naaman, lied that Elisha needed a talent of silver and two garments for visitors, and hid them (2 Kings 5:20-24).
Elisha asked where he had been; Gehazi lied again (2 Kings 5:25).
Elisha said Naaman's leprosy would cling to him and his descendants for ever; he went out a leper white as snow (2 Kings 5:26-27).
Consequences of greed: leads to lying and deceit; brings punishment and disgrace; affects one's family; loss of position and trust; dishonours God's name.

Explanation

Tell both parts of the story, then list consequences of greed.