In the Acts of the Apostles, Ananias and his wife both tested the holy spirit while lying in front of Peter after keeping some of the profits from selling their land. The result was brutal, “How is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You did not lie to us but to God! Now when Ananias heard these words, he fell down and died” (5:4-5). Similarly, Ananias’ wife suffered the same consequences because of agreeing to lie together. The punishment exemplifies the power Jesus has; furthermore, it alerts other believers not to betrayal Jesus and his disciples to gain advantages. Therefore, living with deception, dishonesty, and betrayal commence the
In the Acts of the Apostles, Ananias and his wife both tested the holy spirit while lying in front of Peter after keeping some of the profits from selling their land. The result was brutal, “How is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You did not lie to us but to God! Now when Ananias heard these words, he fell down and died” (5:4-5). Similarly, Ananias’ wife suffered the same consequences because of agreeing to lie together. The punishment exemplifies the power Jesus has; furthermore, it alerts other believers not to betrayal Jesus and his disciples to gain advantages. Therefore, living with deception, dishonesty, and betrayal commence the