Higher Everyday

Key Verse

“But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? …Thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God” (Acts 5:3, 4).

Text —Acts 5:1-6

Message

In the early Christian church in Jerusalem, the believers were very close and very caring, to the point that they sold their lands or possessions and donated the money to the church so that nobody among them lacked basic necessities of life. Their generosity was a sign of their love for one another, though no one was compelled to donate since God loves cheerful giving. Ananias and Sapphira, a couple, were part of this congregation of believers. They also decided to give to the church but not from a pure heart, just for a show of pride. They sold a piece of property and kept back some of the proceeds for themselves and brought the rest to the apostles, lying that they brought all the money paid for the property. 

As a result of their deception the Holy Spirit was grieved and pronounced death penalty on them through the mouth of Peter. Both died the same day because of their evil conspiracy. Christian youths should avoid evil conspiracy with their colleagues as that would attract divine judgment both now and in eternity.

Quote

Avoid evil conspiracy

Challenge

A lie is a lie even on April Fool’s Day.

Prayer for today

Help me Lord to be honest with You always.