A Result of the Betrayal of Hanania and Safira

29 minutes

19 August 2024

Ananias did not have to pay Peter. He did not have to sell his land in the first place. So why did Hananiah lie about the money he kept for himself? Because he wanted to show Peter and others that he was more generous and selfless than he really was. He wanted to appear a very good Christian who is ready to sacrifice everything for Christ, but his deception was not only directed at humans. He wanted to deceive the Holy Spirit with this act. So it is very important that each of us examines ourselves.

Acts 5: 1-11