Parents don't train children to lie, because we do so naturally.  And adults have to swear an oath to tell the truth in court.

But the underlying issue with Ananias & Sapphira is Lying to Look God...trying to "buy" a spiritual reputation through hypocrisy & lying.

When the beautiful "foretaste of Heaven" (chap 4:32-37) is now threatened by the "smell of Hell", God takes action to purify His church & protect the Good News of Jesus.

Two-faced Giving and Living shames God’s Name & Invites His Discipline.

**NOTE:  due to tech difficulties, the audio from the final 8 minutes is through the front of house speakers only.