Deaf Devo in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States "God Hates Sin" for Sunday, 26 June 2016

Deaf Devo in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States "God Hates Sin" for Sunday, 26 June 2016
"God Hates Sin"
Bible Reading: Acts 5:1-11Acts 5:1 But there was a man named Hananyah who, with his wife Shappirah, sold some property 2 and, with his wife’s knowledge, withheld some of the proceeds for himself; although he did bring the rest to the emissaries. 3 Then Kefa said, “Why has the Adversary so filled your heart that you lie to the Ruach HaKodesh and keep back some of the money you received for the land? 4 Before you sold it, the property was yours; and after you sold it, the money was yours to use as you pleased. So what made you decide to do such a thing? You have lied not to human beings but to God!”

5 On hearing these words, Hananyah fell down dead; and everyone who heard about it was terrified. 6 The young men got up, wrapped his body in a shroud, carried him out and buried him.

7 Some three hours later, his wife came in, unaware of what had happened. 8 Kefa challenged her: “Tell me, is it true that you sold the land for such-and-such a price?” “Yes,” she answered, “that is what we were paid for it.” 9 But Kefa came back at her, “Then why did you people plot to test the Spirit of the Lord? Listen! The men who buried your husband are at the door. They will carry you out too!” 10 Instantly she collapsed at his feet and died. The young men entered, found her there dead, carried her out and buried her beside her husband. 11 As a result of this, great fear came over the whole Messianic community, and indeed over everyone who heard about it.

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Ananias and his wife, Sapphira, sold some land. They gave part of the money they received to the church and kept some money for themselves. But Ananias and Sapphira said that they gave all the money to the church. Both of them lied to God.
Because of their lies, Ananias and Sapphira died. Verse 11 tells us that then the "whole church and all the other people who heard about this were filled with fear." I am sure many people were shocked by this, but God wanted the church to know that He will not tolerate sin.
God loves us so much! He wants us to stop sinning. Why? Because sin in our lives separates us from God. God wants to be close to us so we can enjoy our relationship with Him.
When you are tempted to disobey God, remember that he hates sin. Ask Him to keep you strong and help you resist the temptation. God will never fail you![SH*]
"...God is being patient with you.
He doesn't want anyone to be lost. He wants everyone to change
their ways and stop sinning."[2 Peter 3:9b]
PRAYER: Father, help me to change and to stop sinning. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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