1. 2 Kings 5:15 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

What does Naaman’s profession reveal about his worldview?

2 Kings 5:15 (ESV)

15 Then he returned to the man of God, he and all his company, and he came and stood before him. And he said, “Behold, I know that there is no God in all the earth but in Israel; so accept now a present from your servant.”

Naaman declares that all the gods of Aram are no gods at all. But he still thinks in terms of “Do ut des” (Latin; this is a religious worldview that entails, “I give you a present and you (my god) will give me your blessing”). This is the reason why he is sending so many precious gifts. Therefore, he wants Elisha to accept a gift on behalf of the God of Israel.