"In accordance with the custom of the times, Naaman now asked Elisha to accept a costly present. But the prophet refused. It was not for him to take payment for a blessing that God had in mercy bestowed. “As the Lord liveth,” he said, “I will receive none.” The Syrian “urged him to take it; but he refused. PK 250.1"
"But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money."
This passage echoes the sentiment of Peter rebuking Simon for thinking he could purchase the gift of God with money, highlighting the principle that spiritual blessings are not for sale.
"“And Naaman said, Shall there not then, I pray thee, be given to thy servant two mules’ burden of earth? for thy servant will henceforth offer neither burnt offering nor sacrifice unto other gods, but unto the Lord. In this thing the Lord pardon thy servant, that when my master goeth into the house of Rimmon to worship there, and he leaneth on my hand, and I bow myself in the house of Rimmon: when I bow down myself in the house of Rimmon, the Lord pardon thy servant in this thing. PK 250.2"
"Thou shalt have no other gods before me."
Naaman's request for earth to worship God and his concern about bowing in the house of Rimmon relate to the principle of having no other gods before the Lord.
"“And he said unto him, Go in peace. So he departed from him a little way.” PK 250.3"
"And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague."
The phrase 'Go in peace' is similar to Jesus's words of assurance and blessing after healing, signifying wholeness and divine favor.
"Gehazi, Elisha's servant, had had opportunity during the years to develop the spirit of self-denial characterizing his master's lifework. It had been his privilege to become a noble standard-bearer in the army of the Lord. The best gifts of Heaven had long been within his reach; yet, turning from these, he had coveted instead the base alloy of worldly wealth. And now the hidden longings of his avaricious spirit led him to yield to an overmastering temptation. “Behold,” he reasoned within himself, “my master hath spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought: but ... I will run after him, and take somewhat of him.” And thus it came about that in secrecy “Gehazi followed after Naaman.” PK 250.4"
"For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows."
Both passages address the dangers of covetousness and the love of money. EGW illustrates this principle through the story of Gehazi, who succumbed to greed, while 1 Timothy 6:10 states the general principle that the love of money is the root of all evil.