(a) How was greed demonstrated in the Life of Gehazi? [12 marks]
(b) Give three areas in the society where greed is prevalent. [3 marks]
(a) 2Kings 5:16 — 27:
(i) After the cleansing of Naaman at River Jordan, he then returned to the man of God with all his company.
(ii) He then presented gifts to Elisha the prophet which he refused even after persuasion.
(iii) But when Naaman had gone a short distance, Gehazi, Elisha's servant, followed him.
(iv) When Naaman saw him, he alighted from his chariot to meet him.
(v) He asked if all was well, and Gehazi said that his master sent him to collect the gift.
(vi) He then collected the two talents of silver in two bags and some garments.
(vii) He put them on two of his servants to carry them for Gehazi.
(viii) And when they came close home he collected the items from them and sent the men away.
(ix) He then hid them in his room.
(x) Later, his master Elisha asked him "where have you been Gehazi?"
(xi) He lied that he went nowhere.
(xii) His master said he was with him in the spirit and he saw the things he collected from Naaman.
(xiii) He, therefore, cursed him that the leprosy of Naaman would cleave to him and his descendants forever.
(xiv) And it was so/He became leprous immediately.
(b) Three areas in which greed is prevalent:
(i) In the political circle.
(ii) In business.
(iii) In family.
(iv) In the church.
(v) In the office.
(vi) In sharing things
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