Acts 5: 3 Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit and have kept for yourself some of the money you received for the land?
In the early church soon after Jesus ascended to heaven, there was a great revival. Thousands of people received salvation and were baptized in the Holy Spirit. They lived together and shared with each other everything they had. Ananias and his wife Sapphira were part of this movement and they also decided to sell their land in order to share their gain with everyone but agreed to give less of their gain. They also decided to lie to the apostles.
If Ananias and Sapphira died from lying it means you will die from lying. It might not be physical or practical but spiritual death. You and your possession belong to God. He has made you a steward of His Word, therefore represent Him. Refuse to be deceived by the devil in order to please other people. Stop lying to yourself and the Holy Spirit, the results are fatal.
Prayer: Lord Jesus teach me to be honest at all costs, amen.
Mam Nonto Machi