Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Fear the Lord, God knows everything!

Acts 4:36-5:11
Joseph, called Barnabas ( which means Son of Encouragement), he did good behavior what sold his owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles' feet
Ananias and Sapphira sold their land kept part of the money for themselves, but brought the rest and put it at the apostles' feet.
They have not lied to men but to God.
The pooling of property was voluntary, but some were prompted less by real generosity than by a desire to impress. In lying to the church.
Peter has the power to look into heart of men for the Holy Spirit is with peter.
Great fear seized the whole church and all who heard about these events.
Why?
Ananias and Sapphira were practising deceit against God himself. The terrible consequences serve as an example to the whole community.
Barnabas: Later chapters show how aptly he was named. A leader in the church at Antioch, he and Paul were sent out together as missionaries. Paul benefit from Barabas' encouragement-- so too did Barnabas' young cousin, John Mark.
Don't ask the praise from men but instead from the God for what I are doing.
We are living with Holy Spirit so follow the way of Holy Spirit.
Everyone has judgement in that day. We should fear the Lord either, because we are like Ananias.
This church is God's church for the apostles with Holy Spirit and filled with love and sharing love. All are one in heart and mind.
How?
Fear the Lord, don't despise the warning from Holy Spirit. God knows everything in my heart.

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