Paul's time in Ephesus was interesting, to say the least. God began to do miraculous things through him, even healing the sick through Paul's handkerchiefs and aprons. One single verse, Acts 19:19, tells a beautiful story of life change and unwavering commitment. Of those who believed in Ephesus, many began to confess their sins openly. This led to a group who had previously practiced magic bringing out all their books and burning them in front of everyone. These books weren't cheap, adding up to 50,000 Greek drachmas, or approximately 50,000 days' wages. The people weren't content to simply put the books away or even sell them. The way forward was to destroy any association with their old lives. Paul called the church at Colosse to a similar commitment, to move on from the old way.