Ananias and Sapphira
1 But there was a certain man named Ananias who, with his wife, Sapphira, sold some property. 2 He brought part of the money to the apostles, claiming it was the full amount. With his wife’s consent, he kept the rest.
3 Then Peter said, “Ananias, why have you let Satan fill your heart? You lied to the Holy Spirit, and you kept some of the money for yourself. 4 The property was yours to sell or not sell, as you wished. And after selling it, the money was also yours to give away. How could you do a thing like this? You weren’t lying to us but to God!”
5 As soon as Ananias heard these words, he fell to the floor and died. Everyone who heard about it was terrified. 6 Then some young men got up, wrapped him in a sheet, and took him out and buried him.
7 About three hours later his wife came in, not knowing what had happened. 8 Peter asked her, “Was this the price you and your husband received for your land?”
“Yes,” she replied, “that was the price.”
9 And Peter said, “How could the two of you even think of conspiring to test the Spirit of the Lord like this? The young men who buried your husband are just outside the door, and they will carry you out, too.”
10 Instantly, she fell to the floor and died. When the young men came in and saw that she was dead, they carried her out and buried her beside her husband. 11 Great fear gripped the entire church and everyone else who heard what had happened.
Question: How is your giving?
3 comments:
Well, to honest, I sometimes feel like Ananias when I am not consistent in giving. Something to improve for sure. ZI hope everyone is have a good summer and free to make comments or suggestions about format.
Your Brother,
cas
We've gotten much better about it once my wife and I got on the same page about giving a few years ago. On the same page, we give generously, but what limits us is our summer travels, where we aren't at church each week, maybe 1-2 times a month, but that's an issue in itself.
Gents- I have a crazy next 24-36 hours to get some stuff pulled together for a paper. I've procrastinated horribly. It's not impossible, but it's going to take a lot of hard work and God's constnat touch to execute everything I need to. I would appreciate your prayers if possible.
Hope everyone's summer has been blessed with fun, relaxation and reconnecting with Him.
crb
JMB-It is truly amazing to see the power of God with the power of prayer!!! You and your family will continue to be in our prayers.
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