The contrast of Lydia and the demon possessed woman and her handlers are many. One worshipped God (v14), the other worshipped money (v19). One honored the servants of God (v15), the other harassed them (v17). One opened her home to them (v15), the other led them to prison (v23-24). What stands out about Lydia is her hospitality. She begged them to stay with her. This is from a God-fearer. She had been able to be around the Jews at the riverside. But they would have never come to her house. But hospitality is a mark of true discipleship. We can never be "hermits" or "Lone Rangers" as believers. The Holy Spirit will not let us! (Rom. 12:13; Hb. 13:2; 1 Pt. 4:9).
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