01. The Scene
Ananias and Sapphira wanted the reputation of generosity without the cost. They sold land, kept part of the money, but pretended to give it all. Peter confronts them: "You have not lied to man but to God." They drop dead.
"Why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit?"
02. The Essence
The sin wasn't keeping money; it was the theater. They wanted glory without sacrifice. The Fear of the Lord teaches that God prefers imperfect honesty over fake holiness. The Spirit cannot be fooled by our performance.
03. My Voice
Do you wear masks at church? Trying to look holier than you are? The altar demands truth in the inward parts. "Great fear came upon the whole church." God sees your backstage. Be real.