Bible Study

In Acts chapter 8; mention is made of a man called Simon, who used sorcery to bewitch the people of Samaria into believing him to be a great power of God.
After hearing Philip preach on the Kingdom of God and seeing the miracles performed in the name of Jesus Christ.
He too became a believer and was baptized.
However, the story goes on to tell us how when Peter and John came to the city and laid hands on those who had been baptized in the name of Jesus, they received the Holy Ghost.
Simon after seeing this done, offered them money for this power so that he to might lay hands on people and they would receive the Holy Ghost.
After I read this, my mind questioned.
Had he not understood that the power belongs to Jesus Christ?
Did he have a relapse into his old way of thinking and behaving?
How many times and in how many ways, had I let myself slip back into the person and the behaviors of the past?
I think the words of Peter to Simon, say it all.

V22 Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.