S – As she followed Paul and us she cried out, “These men, who are proclaiming to you a way of salvation, are the servants of the Most High God.” ¹⁸ She did this for many days. 

Paul was greatly annoyed. Turning to the spirit, he said, “I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her!” And it came out right away. 

Ac 16:17–18 CSB

O – Commentary:

The second portrait of a changed life in Philippi is of a demon-possessed slave girl … a fortune-teller. • Even though the demon within her was stating the truth, Paul, like Jesus, did not permit it to proclaim the Christian message (cp. Mark 1:25, 34; 3:11–12; Luke 4:35, 41). The Lord had commanded that the gospel be proclaimed by his disciples, not by opponents (Matt 28:18–20; Luke 24:46–49; John 20:21; Acts 1:8; 9:15; 26:15–18; see 22:15)

 New Living Translation Study Bible

A – There is power in the name of Jesus.  Paul used it to ensure the message of salvation was not associated with the demon speaking through the girl.  We must continue to look at our lives and message to ensure they are true and pure from sin.

R – Heavenly Father, you are the supreme and highest God.  Examine our hearts, lives and message of representing you.  We want truth and purity at the highest level.  Reveal to us if there is anything that would take away from people seeing you in us.