Test Not the Lord

After Ananias dies, his wife Sapphira too hardens her heart in her sin and deceit, and though given the chance to turn, she will not repent, and thus sees the same fate as her husband. We see that we must not test the Lord, nor presume upon His mercy, but in gratitude for the Gospel, be softened in heart, and turn from our sin continuously

Acts 5:7-11 "After an interval of about three hours his wife came in, not knowing what had happened. And Peter said to her, “Tell me whether you sold the land for so much.” And she said, “Yes, for so much.” But Peter said to her, “How is it that you have agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out.” Immediately she fell down at his feet and breathed her last. When the young men came in they found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her beside her husband. And great fear came upon the whole church and upon all who heard of these things."

Series - “Acts: Christ’s Church Built”

Speaker: Samuel Wente