This picture of Balaam would represent the OT well, but the NT it probably would be Simon Magus. When he saw the power of the Holy Spirit he saw dollar signs.
Once Simon began to lose followers to Philip, he became interested in 'buying into' the Christian faith, which looked like a promising venture. Although he initially appeared to be a genuine convert, Simon's attitude toward God and money gave him away. Peter said to Simon --
“May your money be destroyed with you for thinking God’s gift can be bought!" - Acts 8:20The message was clear then as it was with Balaam -- God is not selling anything, and He Himself is not for sale.
Haggai: The Problem Of Being Greedy For Things
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