Lying to God!
Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who strive to be honest with God. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Ananias and Sapphira were married, and they were intent on donating money to the Lord’s work. Yet, there was a flaw in their plan.
Luke begins the story in Acts 5:1-2 (ESV):
“But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, and with his wife’s knowledge he kept back for himself some of the proceeds and brought only a part of it and laid it at the apostles’ feet.”
Misrepresenting the amount of the funds given to the Apostles had dire consequences. Note what Acts 5:3-5 (ESV) says,
“But Peter said, ‘Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back for yourself part of the proceeds of the land? While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? Why is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to man but to God.’”
The husband and the wife both died for lying about the amount of the sale of their property. Ever told a lie to God? Confess! Repent! Now!
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