What did the people of Ephesus do with their books of witchcraft to show they had turned to God?

• A. They burned them.
• B. They sold them.
• C. They hid them.
• D. They destroyed their idols.

Answer: (A)

Turning to God is shown by a clear, public act that renounces former practices. In Ephesus, those who had practiced magic demonstrated their new devotion by gathering their books of witchcraft and burning them before all. This act publicly signaled a decisive break from occult ways and a renewed allegiance to God. It wasn’t about hiding or selling the books; it was about discarding what they once relied on and showing they trusted God now. The act was significant enough that the value of the burned books was later counted, underscoring the seriousness of their conversion.