The Perils of Spiritual Deception
One of Acts' most controversial stories
The story involves a couple who were tempted by the devil to deceive their Christian friends and were struck dead by God.
This couple conspired to appear more generous than they really were. And what happens? God strikes them dead...
Does this sound like Jesus?
How are we to handle this story?
Look at the story. See the contrasts.
The difference? They were deceptive. They lied because they wanted to impress the church with their generosity.
The credibility of our witness depends on our credibility. God is not to be trifled with. He loves us and His Church too much to allow us to live lives of deception.