"Then Ananias, hearing these words, fell down and breathed his last. So great fear came upon all those who heard these things. And the young men arose and wrapped him up, and carried him out, and buried him....So great fear came upon all the church and upon all who heard these things."
Acts 5:5-6, 11
To see immediate judgment for sin would certain get my attention. The average person – pagan or Christian – does not consider that God is holy and does not brook sin. They imagine a grandfather who winks at unrighteousness. They think as long as no one knows, they can get by with hidden sin. But Ananias and Sapphira found out that you can't arrogantly "tempt the Spirit of the Lord" (vs. 9). God is not mocked. He will have the last word. The fear of the Lord will keep a person humble before a holy God.
Today's Thought: Being convinced that God does not tolerate sin will produce holiness in people.
Have a holy day. Love you.
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