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Title: Acts 5
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But instead there was deceit and death.
Ananias and Sapphira were ordinary people who wanted to flaunt a spiritual beauty they didn't possess. Then again, what sins might have we committed if we were sure we'd never be found out? If people carried out some of the evils they plan or dream about, all of mankind would be in jail for life... Showed first 250 characters
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But the sin of Ananias and Sapphira was simply not greed, but deception and hypocrisy.
The Setting was a collective paradise. For there was not a needy person among them, for all who were owners of land or houses would sell them and bring the proceeds of the sale, and lay them at the apostles' feet; and they would be distributed to each, as any had need (Acts 4:34-35) The people of the church has a financial community of shared resources, sensitivity to others needs, and security ? not only in material things, but also in the risen Christ as well... Showed next 250 characters
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