Ananias and Sapphira

[@livefree316]

Imagine if God struck us down. Lord praise you for your patience. Have mercy for our waywardness. Jesus change our hearts and help us to walk right and live right!

[@redskypreparedness2319]

Listen to 'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God'. That will humble a man real quick.

[@dzeimsfurglanzend0411]

True😭

[@hexsal2763]

Ananias and Sapphira never agreed to give 100% of the money, the bible never specifies why they kept it, much of whats shown in this video simply didn't happen, Sapphira did lie, but like most of us she was put on the spot and most likely panicked, after all her husband didn't lie and was killed anyways. please read the bible acts 4:32 - 5:10 and tell me if am wrong.

[@jump6065]

@@hexsal2763 Ananis did lie. They led the apostles and others to belive they were giving the full amount but Ananias kept part of the money he got and gave the rest to Peter. Peter even says Ananias lied in Acts 5:4 "You have not lied just to human beings but to God."

[@hexsal2763]

@@jump6065 Peter is then lying about that then, the Bible never mentions an agreement of the full amount, you say “ he lead them to believe he would” this is the worst reason to murder people, an assumption made, at best a warning from Peter would have been allot more preferable.

[@jack1234473]

Just read it in the scripture before & after watching this. It's a very clear but scary message. Do not lie to God.

[@Lovewin564]

I scare ...Lord forgive me for my sins.

[@jesusislife2837]

@C B1983 Amen, very true

[@chadericsneed7743]

They're burning in hell right now God is nothing to play with

[@brunalop2000]

But this is not right , Peter didn’t got mad because of the amount of money . But because the money were theirs in a first place they didn’t have to lie about it .They were trying to look good in front of people .

[@livefree316]

Amen

[@uheinan.5125]

Its very important that everyone reads the bible for themselves.

[@willcotin1859]

Uheina Apele Amen

[@rommelpablo1381]

Read the Bible and find the true church which was established by God through Jesus Christ

[@brahmburgers]

Right. The Ananais story was just a few brief sentences. The drama does what all preachers do: it embellishes the crap out of the story. The basic truth: St. Peter murdered two people for just telling a lie.

[@kamtorosam5742]

Ken Albertsen ???

[@faithfirstfitness]

@@brahmburgers He did nothing. It was the Holy Spirit who dealt with them because they lied to Him. Peter was asking them by the power of the Holy Spirit. They lied to the Spirit of God who was active in him and speaking to them. The Lord can give life to and take away whosoever He wants, He is God. God is never wrong they were. According to this world when God plays God and ends a life it's wrong but when we play God and end a life in the womb that is a moral right.

[@ryan22351]

After listening to a sermon on Acts 5. There are a lot of different interpretations. Some say they're not believers or Christians. Others say they denounced their faith. My takeaway is Ananias and Sapphira were being a hypocrite. They desire/pretend to look more mature than they actually are. Ananias envies Barnabas who sold his land and gave away the money to the church. Instead of asking God for a generous heart, he instead craved the applause of men and sought glory for himself. This was a reminder for me that we're sinner, we need a savior and grace. Thank you, Jesus!

[@invisiblechurch9621]

It is an early example of communism gone bad, it is a story that is often repeated in history.

[@enyolmartinez8625]

So very true

[@rockymountainprincess9078]

Let's be clear: The issue wasn't that they kept some of the money. The issue was they LIED to Holy Spirit who knows all things. Unfortunately, they didn't know or understand that they were under NO OBLIGATION to give. None. All they had to do was propose in their hearts to give what they freely and joyously wanted to give, give that amount and be blessed. Instead, they lied. Please. All watching this. Prayerfully read the scriptures and ask Holy Spirit what is the lesson to be learned. This was not about the money but the condition and motivation of their hearts. Blessings to all🙏.

[@tam1729]

Rocky Mountain Princess Amen

[@rashanasings]

The issue is that they were first deceitfully and then untruthful.. They were ORDERED BY GOD to give ALL of their earnings from the selling of their home..and they decided together to keep part of it and to lie. God made an example out of them of how serious it is to lie to God and the HolyGhost.

[@rashanasings]

@joshua james the bible says that the multitude of them that believed were of ONE heart and ONE soul and that's why EVERYONE decided to sell their possessions so that everyone had what they needed. Ananias and Sapphira agreed as well but were deceitful and kept back part of what they sold and lied about it...and were punished by death...God made a very strong example of the two of them for a reason...because people are so quick to commit to God halfheartedly..always want to hold on to things that they shouldn't and only deceive themselves in the end...

[@jacksonogwindi1653]

They were also stopping the move of the Holy Spirit, wow unto any person who does that. Clear lesson to all of us. Thanks and God bless.

[@kingscourt18]

@@rashanasings amen 👏🏾

[@kinikanwoeruchi3286]

Lord Thank you for your constant mercy may you be highly exalted

[@JP-lm3ru]

Lord Jesus have mercy on me forgive my sins Lord for everything I've done and held on to that you want me to let go of. Jesus is God and Lord over all❤

[@danaharper9708]

...and remember, give all your money to Peter and John or you will die.

[@youngknowledgeseeker]

I read someone’s comment who seems like they really understand this scenario. That if Ananias and Sapphira got away with their deed it would show that 1) Dishonesty is profitable 2) People would think you could truly deceive God. This event set a strict precedent in the early church and warned against trying to purposefully deceive the church or God. (My own personal comment which seems a bit labored in comparison to the above) This whole scenario reminds me of two things. The Exodus/Wanderings sins and also the story of Achan and his sin. I think when God starts new “projects” he is involved in them in very outward and obvious ways. Like the Exodus and Wanderings, and the Taking of the promised land, and in the New Testament the building of the baby church. In the Exodus/Wanderings when the Sabbath was broken or some other major wrongs were committed God acted swiftly, obviously, outwardly and came down strong. And fear would strike the whole camp to never do such things again which would hurt the camp/Gods plans/Gods people. So that a pattern of that sin and destructive disobedience would not develop or be considered an option. Achan in the battle for the promised land also took objects from the city where everything was supposed to be burned in the name of God as a complete shun of their society and evilness. He was dealt with severely, even after confessing, which Anias and Saphira didn’t even do (though Achans sin had caused the deaths of his fellow soldiers and Israelites). In the New Testament the church was just a baby God was developing and so he was with the church in major ways of observable displayed powers and even dealt with people at times like this. It, possibly, is in part to show how serious this new Gospel spreading-church venture and the church’s integrity was, just like in the start of the Exodus and the start of the battle for the promised Land. And also to show that he is not a joke, and messing with him/his people, trying to manipulate them and their serious mission is not a game in the slightest. As hard of a pill as it might be for us to swallow, the message also possibly seems to include -> Do not lie to God, especially the Holy Spirit when it is in your presence and active among you. “Take off your sandals, for you are standing on Holy Ground” “Take heed because of him, and obey his voice; do not rebel against him, for he will not pardon your transgressions, for my name is in him.”

[@indchild2002]

The property was theirs to sell and keep whatever portion they desired, but they decided to lie to the Holy Spirit about it. If they didn't even sell and give any of their property they would still be fine. God hates lies.

[@kateofone]

What if they gave half and said they gave half?

[@invisiblechurch9621]

Acts 4:32 They were not allowed to keep any of it and be apart of the church

[@indchild2002]

Acts 4:32 - "Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common". Please where does it say they were not allowed to keep anything and still a part of the church? It shows they were of one mind and shared what they had with each other freely and voluntarily. What caused the issue with the couple was that they lied, period.

[@indchild2002]

@De Lacey that wasn't the issue, it wasn't that the money wasn't enough. It was because they lied. If they had kept some for themselves and told the truth about it, they would have been fine. See what Peter said to Ananias in Acts 5:2-3 - "But Peter said, Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the land to yourself?" "While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your control? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God". So you see, the issue was the lie not the money.

[@indchild2002]

@@kateofone they would have been alright

[@HomeTvC]

"Ananias & Sapphira sell a piece of property, as the others had done. They show up and they lay an amount of money at the apostles’ feet minus what they had kept back for themselves. The sin is not that they didn’t give everything. In fact, they weren’t commanded to give anything. God didn’t command them to sell their house, sell their land. The selling was voluntary. *The sin was not that they kept back some of the price, that they could sell the land if they wanted and keep some of the price.* They could sell the house and keep some of the price. It is a sin to lie about it. and that’s the hypocrisy. *They had vowed to the Holy Spirit to give everything, and this was a pretense before the congregation and before the apostles while they were secretly holding back some of it.* They wanted spiritual status. They wanted to be elevated. They wanted to be honored and appreciated as others who had done this. They wanted to be thought of as great and godly and generous and sacrificial, but they weren’t willing to give up everything. They just wanted to appear to be giving up everything. It’s not wrong not to give everything you have. It’s not wrong to hang onto your property, to hang onto your house. That’s a choice God allows you to make. The Lord has given us richly all things to enjoy. It’s just wrong to lie. It’s wrong to create an imaginary image of yourself. The Lord is serious about the church. What do we draw out of this? God hates the sins of the saints. They corrupt His church. God hates hypocrisy. God hates lying. God punishes sin. People died in the early church and people died at the Communion table. There was a sin unto death. Purity is critical to the church, and critical to the power of the church and the testimony of the church. Now, we’re not perfect people, but we don’t want to hide hypocrites, and we don’t want to be hypocrites. The Lord was designing a church that non-believers would not want to belong to. The Lord had designed a church that non-believers would not want to belong to because it’s so pursuing purity. It’s a place of judgment on sin. It’s a place of confrontation of sin that we all desire because we have holy affections and divine aspirations, and we want to honor the Christ we love and glorify Him. But it can’t be a place where non-believers are comfortable. None of the rest dared to associate with them. They didn’t have a church growth strategy. They didn’t have any model to follow. The pastoral epistles hadn’t been written yet... " _When Sin Entered the Church part 2_ by John MacArthur I encourage any one to listen to Pastor John MacArthur on the sermon of Ananias & Sapphira and the early church.

[@bravesoul5743]

Now I fully understand why they died. When I was reading that part of the scripture I could really comprehend what it means.

[@Lovewin564]

Its awsome.msg for me..Jesus bless u ...pray for me I don't want to do sin against Almighty GOD anymore Amen

[@happyjoy3277]

My bible says in Ephesians 6:14, put in the belt of truth, we should always lean how to say the truth.

[@Lovewin564]

@@happyjoy3277 yes

[@zhouwu]

Thank God it matters to Him whether we remain, to the best of our abilities, to be truthful, or lie. What is, but a little sin in the eyes of men, is serious in the eyes of God.

[@watchtoweralert1]

we cant fool God

[@godgivenglory5842]

Even today if you cannot don’t commit, just ask God to help you do what you want, don’t ever say I will, but rather say according to your will.

[@redskypreparedness2319]

Oh Lord, forgive us and increase our faith. We all deserve what Ananias and Sapphira received. Lord, this was a fearful thing to watch the words of Acts 5. Acts 5:1-11 1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, 2 And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet. 3 But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? 4 Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God. 5 And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things. 6 And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out, and buried him. 7 And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in. 8 And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much. 9 Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out. 10 Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and, carrying her forth, buried her by her husband. 11 And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things.

[@dzeimsfurglanzend0411]

If both admit when Peter asked them and confess had kept a part from what they had sold.. does that keep them from the wrath of God? That bestowed upon them? It's an eye opener for us that God is powerful and all knowing, sometimes we have fear of surrending earthly treasures in exchange for the kingdom of God, I myself have thought the same and I forbid to give a little amount to the Church I was being selfish not to give, what happened was all that I saved and kept from working had taken away from me by scammers and I grieved all of that and have thought what I remembered had did to God, from that on.. I repented and I promised to give cheerfully and heartly to the Lord for he knows our hearts and thinking... This is tested based on my experience.. Do not test the power of God... He justifies everything and will judge us accordingly.. Amen !!

[@youngknowledgeseeker]

@@dzeimsfurglanzend0411 This whole scenario reminds me of two things. The Exodus/Wanderings mishaps and also the story of Achan. In the wanderings God had started a new project and was actively involved, even if through Angels. When the Sabbath was broken or some other wrongs were committed he acted swiftly and came down strong. And fear would strike the whole camp. Achan in the battle for the promised land also took objects from the city where everything was supposed to be burned in the name of God as a complete shun of their society and evilness. He was dealt with severely, even after confessing, which Anias and Saphira didn’t even do (though his sins caused the deaths of others). In the New Testament I feel like this is a new project God was starting and so he was with those people in major ways and even dealt with people at times like this. It, possibly, is in part to show how serious this is just like the start of the Exodus and the start of the battle for the promised Land.

[@enyolmartinez8625]

@@dzeimsfurglanzend0411 im sure they were consumed by fear that if they told the truth they would get into trouble

[@enyolmartinez8625]

@@dzeimsfurglanzend0411 very true

[@dzeimsfurglanzend0411]

@@enyolmartinez8625 well to fear men is nothing compared to when he saith Fear God

[@JediDanD]

I read about these two in my Action Bible today (the Bible in Comicbook Form). I never knew of these two until then, and boy is their story a powerful message. I guess what I'm trying to say, it's amazing how even as a life long Christian; there's still so much I don't know; because like almost everyone else around me, I've allowed myself to be blinded by things don't really matter.

[@danaharper9708]

Actually life long Christians not knowing the bible is commonplace. Let's test your biblical knowledge. How many pidgins does the priest have to slaughter to cleans an Israelite woman from her menstruation period?

[@JesusIsComing-99]

The Bible says Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven men. Holiness and sovereignty demands respect. God is both of these things. He demands the ULTIMATE respect. There death had to be made an example to show that sin must never go unpunished.. If they were to get away with it. 2 things could happen. 1) people may find out and believe that they can profit from charity and the Lord wouldn’t do anything about it. 2) People will also believe that the God can be deceive. “”All sins lead to death” - unknown

[@blessed7fold583]

Scripture says To blasphemy the Holy Spirit is the ONE Unforgivable sin. This is NOT that sin. The One unpardonable sin is to take the Mark of the Beast. It is a SPIRITUAL Mark that only God can give. They were ignorant of what they had done against God. This is not the unpardonable sin. These two will still go before God on Judgement Day to be weighed in the balance for their sins & their blessings. This was a sin of unbelief, lying and idolatry. They did not worship the BEAST. *** The thing is that they made a covenant to serve the Lord & trust in him for their needs & they did it half-heartedly. They did not have pure intentions or true FAITH to be acceptable apostles for the Lord. **Judas did sell his soul to the Devil for 30 pieces. He KNEW what he was doing when he did it because he became Satan in that moment ( totally possessed by Satan). He didn't struggle to fight off Satan's possession & that IS the One Unpardonable Sin-( Mark of the Beast).

[@invisiblechurch9621]

Sounds like Jonestown

[@katsudon2856]

@@blessed7fold583 JESUS, The LORD himself said that Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven. Don't lean unto your own understanding. Don't make light of the HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD. Don't listen to anyone, not even yourself, listen to GOD and GOD ALONE. REPENT, SIN NO MORE, Be Baptized of Water and OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, and listen to him, seek JESUS, ask him to reveal himself to you, get to know him for real before it's too late. May Jesus Bless You.

[@natetweedy8024]

If you didn’t fear the Lord before you should after hearing this story. And this might just be the smallest demonstration of his great power

[@danaharper9708]

To scare people into giving the church all their money. Just as Luke intended.

[@sudeepjoseph69]

@@danaharper9708 Bruh how is that the point of the story? They didn't die because they didn't give all the money. They died because they lied about giving all the money

[@danaharper9708]

@@sudeepjoseph69 First, this video production has added significant facts not depicted in the biblical story of Ananias and Sapphira. _Acts 4:32 through __5:11_ Please cite your biblical source for Ananias telling a lie. In the biblical story; Ananias’s does not say anything, his thoughts are not depicted, he makes no statement, he lays some of his money at Peter’s feet and his reasons for keeping some of his money are not stated. Peter indeed seems to miraculously know Ananias has kept some of his money, Peter gets angry about it and without warrant accuses Ananias of lying to the holy spirit. Peter then, without hesitation seems to miraculously murder Ananias. Not being content with murdering one person, Peter a few hours later, mocks and then murders Sapphira in the same miraculous fashion. Peter is judge, jury and executioner without evidence Ananias lied about anything. Praise be to God! The whole reason for this biblical story is for the practitioners of priestcraft to extort donations from their superstitious believers. Christianity is a rip off in many ways, financial only being one.

[@sudeepjoseph69]

@@danaharper9708 Okay, Luke never specifically says that Ananias claimed that the offering was all the money from the land. But his wife certainly does claim that. Read Acts 5:8. Peter asks if the offering money, which was only part of the money from the land, was the money that was given for the whole land. Sapphira lies and says "Yes".

[@danaharper9708]

@@sudeepjoseph69 First, sincerely, Merry Christmas! Then Sapphira is guilty of lying to Peter, not the Holy Spirit.

[@codzeedeedee5990]

Don't mess with God's ppl...spiritually that is!

[@journalistjude.ginuwinesqueen]

I'm looking forward to Sunday School this Sunday on Zoom.🎉

[@royalanania3306]

My last name is Ananias ,may God forgive all those before me, and myself.

[@aduratoyefagbemi3455]

Amen

[@apostledesmondban6606]

now the time is come that JUDGMENT should begin in the House of GOD!! and be it known to the Household of Faith; GOD is KNOWN by HIS JUDGMENT!!! And the Church of the LIVING GOD should WALK & LIVE in the FEAR OF GOD. It is our WISDOM!!! Yes; JESUS says; FEAR GOD the FATHER!!!

[@badbunny5267]

I just started reading Acts and I came across Ananias and Sapphira, and I got kinda scared.

[@vgg31]

1:30-4:58 Acts 5 Ananias and Sapphira Just how I remember it from the Scriptures 💖💖 One of the many episode highlights of episode 4 Peter and John before the Sanhedrin being another 💖💖 "Let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel, that he was healed by Jesus of Nazareth who you crucified! I say that he was healed by God in the name of Jesus Christ! (ACTS 3)

[@vivian3034]

😢i

[@t.macneil7048]

Just for the record folks this video but more in line with reading with Scripture in Acts 5:3-11. Is very useful in terms of apologetics as Jehovah's Witnesses don't believe the Holy Spirit is God. They believe it's God's "active force" an impersonal force. Also the Holy Spirit is God in Hebrews 3:7-11. God who speaks! As you will need more than one verse to convince them, ultimately it's through pray, that we ask our Lord to guide them. We show love and respect.

[@mtnshow1]

This has to be in the Christian top 20 of "Stories we wish weren't in the bible"

[@Rekora_Wulf]

Repent.

[@ruselleguiangpineofficial]

You can lie to people but God can't see your heart.JEREMIAH 17:10, ACTS 5:1-5

[@danielgaxiolalugo7414]

It only takes a little lie to doom a person...

[@journeywithjesus]

And still when she was asked she lied.. She didn't even repent!!

[@m005kennedy]

The point is the lie. They could have said we are giving 90% percent and it would have been fine. I think the lie here is also pride. They wanted people to believe they gave everything when in fact they had not.

[@brahmburgers]

so Mike, is that justifiable murder? ....if the couple changes the wording? St. Peter was a double murderer, plain & simple.

[@m005kennedy]

Ken Albertsen that is the most twisted reading of scripture I have ever heard! 1) murder can never be justified because murder means an unjustified killing. 2) St Peter did not kill anyone. Read it again. He did tell them what the Holy Spirit revealed to him that was going to be their end. 3) how could you possibly believe St Peter could get God to jump through a hoop like a trained dog? God doesn’t take orders from anyone. God does however reveal his will and future actions to people by means of prophecy. Even then, if the people repent, the action he said he would take against them stops. Read the book of Jonah. It is really bizarre that you think God gave the power to kill people with some supernatural force. How did St Peter die? He was crucified by the Romans just as Jesus was. He didn’t then or ever have the power to kill people by some supernatural force. How much time have you spent reading the Bible? I’ve never heard anyone draw such a flawed conclusion from this passage. Have you read the Gospels? Did you read about the rest of Peter’s life?

[@invisiblechurch9621]

They were required to live as communists Acts 4:32

[@m005kennedy]

@@invisiblechurch9621 no you don't understand communism or the bible. This is an uninformed blunder made by people who have little knowledge of the bible and no knowledge of history.

[@invisiblechurch9621]

@@m005kennedy It is quite obvious unless you are wearing blinders. communism : a system in which goods are owned in common and are available to all as needed. Acts 4 32 Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common

[@rodouladoulos1548]

DONT LIE AND DONT STEAL FROM GOD........He knows everything..that is what Ananias didnt understand!!!!

[@danaharper9708]

Nobody stole anything. They failed to give Peter and John all their money. God's role is never mentioned.

[@Rekora_Wulf]

@@danaharper9708 you should reread the story again. This is not something easily understood. You are to not blaspheme against the holy spirit. Period.

[@danaharper9708]

@@Rekora_Wulf Acts Chapter five does not depict blasphemy against the holy spirit, Ananias thoughts are not depicted at all, and the entirety of the allegation comes from Peter, who mocks Sapphire before her death, while everyone lays money at Peter’s feet. The whole Ananias/Sapphira story is a fabrication by Luke to create fear in early church parishioners so they tithe. It's an obvious fraud to financially rip off Christians. It worked then, it still works now.

[@Rekora_Wulf]

@@danaharper9708 you don't need their thoughts. They held back for themselves to get everyone to think they gave everything away. Yet peter reminds them when he owned it all he could have just given honestly.

[@danaharper9708]

@@Rekora_Wulf The story of Ananias and Sapphire is a legendary tale; authored by Luke, with the intention of creating fear in those parishioners holding back their tithe. It’s about the church making money from fear and terror.

[@luckyarm938]

THE BEST VID EVER!!!!!!

[@marlinojeengah84]

It doesn't matter how much do you pay for God. What matters is your faith. They died, because they had forsaken their faiths and bet against God.

[@PWR2023AOC]

Amen and Amen. Love you all. xxx

[@anneb.3594]

This is a great story that pinpoints that the Holy Spirit is in fact God! But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to LIE TO THE HOLY SPIRIT and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself? While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own control? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to GOD.” Acts 5:3‭-‬4

[@kimmanning2913]

Steve and Matt did not do what they needed to do instead they sat back day after day and did nothing while I was tortured, so I left both of them. God is true to His story. He blew past their stupidity and found real men who would do the correct thing and fight for His Kingdom.

[@nnamdiomeludike6290]

Mind you God is so merciful he would’ve spared Sapphira if she came clean to Peter and repented to God for lying. Instead she doubled down on her lie and God gave her over to the conception of her sin..which is death.

[@msamackruth]

Can you please show the entire movie. Thank GOD BLESS

[@fathimamary8546]

Wonderful praise the Lord Jesus please continue the serial

[@johnheart6890]

Two Quite dramatic scenes. I think the performers did a good job. It is really scary to watch this. I am reading all the Bible and this moment is a slightly mysterious story to me; so, I am glad to have this as an aid to my understanding. Is there any earlier scenes involving an honest man named Joseph who sincerely donated ALL the proceeds from his sale of land to his fellow Christians. Perhaps Ananias and Sapphira wanted to appear to be like Joseph and they were willing to lie to achieve higher status as Christians?

[@youngknowledgeseeker]

This could be it. Jesus was willing to forgive Peter and those who tortured him. But even Jesus said messing with the Holy Spirit is one of the gravest things you could do. They may have been trying to manipulate the church. That would be grave indeed to.

[@wolterzz3267]

When he discovered that Ananias and his wife were lying, Peter probably thought back about the time he denied Jesus 3 times.

[@yresonirba87]

You can see the heartbreak in his eyes.

[@pkfire5484]

so why they the couple die for their one lie but peter was kept alive for lying on 3 different occasions?? I don't understand 😢

[@wolterzz3267]

@@pkfire5484 Very simple. Peter was regretful, the couple wasn't.

[@pkfire5484]

@@wolterzz3267 but why weren't they offered forgiveness? In Peters case, he was forewarned by Jesus that he would lie, do you think Peter would feel regret if Jesus hadn't told him in advance?

[@Aashy_Z]

​@@pkfire5484logic and religion don't go hand to hand. we humans have diff perspective of examining things.

[@zhouwu]

I saw the defiance in the eyes of Ananias and Sapphira. Now that I've seen it, I can't unsee it. They deserved what they got. I used to think it was harsh. But they basically committed the same sin as Achan, which threatened to completely destroy Joshua Nun's mission and commission from God to complete what Moses began, to fulfill the promise God made to Abraham, which also Joseph believed, therefore, decreed to his brothers that they must bring his bones up out of Egypt, they and their descendants, the day HaShem calls them up out of Egypt, back into the Good Land.

[@jenss.3613]

Yes, Jesus send them to hell. He will send you to hell as well if you are not better than them. Give up all you have to God and repent, Amen Amen 🙏

[@zhouwu]

@@jenss.3613 Not true. Once saved, always saved. They are destined for outer darkness. The issue was not that they didn't give up everything. The issue was that they lied to the Holy Spirit. Plenty of the others didn't give anything and didn't die. Why? Because they didn't pretend to give anything. And most certainly, they didn't pretend to give everything. So what's the lesson? Honesty is the best policy. So you better fess up, mate, or Jesus will have a quiet word with you.

[@jenss.3613]

@@zhouwu repent sinner

[@zhouwu]

@@jenss.3613 Have you never read when Jesus Himself told ALL His Disciples to judge not, lest they be judged? Be careful, lest you fall into the judgement of the devil. Jesus is Lord, and only He is qualified to Judge. Do not become a Pharisee, who condemns the innocent. Jesus comes. And it is not those who justify themselves who are righteous and justified, but those whom Jesus justifies and makes Righteous. I defer this case to my Lord Jesus. Amen. You have a problem with me, you complain to Jesus. I've been crucified. I am now in Him and one with Him. If you curse me, you will be cursed. If you bless me, you will be blessed. Because when you accuse me, you accuse not me, but the One who has purchased me by His Blood. Has Balaam seen iniquity in Jacob or trouble in Israel? No, and he was looking for iniquity and trouble, so that he could get paid by Balak. But God withstood his attack. So also, the God who died for me will speak for me. Romans 8 is Witness. Jesus is Lord.

[@danawilliams4989]

@@zhouwu wrong one saved always saved is not biblical if a Christian backslides and starts doing drug's and having premarital sex/ adultery and don't repent before they die they are going to to hell.

[@bieragaino440]

Lying is the worst to do I think. Because God is Truth.. with lying adultery, deception, steal of opportunities.

[@smarterworkout]

Is this also taking the Lords name in vain? To do something evil in the name of the Lord? Could this also be stealing from the Lord by holding some back? Is it possible they broke 3 Commandments?

[@lonelyguyofficial8335]

Yes, very much so, but chiefly, as Peter points out, they Lied primarily to God the Holy Spirit. This was an exemplary warning for all the church.

[@lonelyguyofficial8335]

@Billy Curry Probably not, it's more likely they were white. But it's not really important. All who are in Christ, are One, Black white, Eastern Western, Man Woman, Adult Child, they're all one in Christ. Let's not get caught up in skin tone. Lol. :)

[@marleneanderson3440]

@Billy Curry My dear this is not about skin but rather about sin. The wages of sin is death xxxthey took the job and got paid for it(death payment).

[@tim0877]

Its very important that we always tell the truch.

[@2peasinapod247]

Get ready this is going to happen just as it did in their day!

[@Mist3rdiggs]

I’m a believer. This passage of scripture & these events greatly confused me. Nowhere is it recorded that Jesus willed the Holy Spirit to kill anyone. Rather that Jesus’s ministry was to save & not to condemn. This passage in acts seems extreme to say the least & contrary to what Jesus taught. I would not want to follow God out of fear but rather because God is good. I have lifted up prayers to Jesus for an understanding of this event. They were not offered forgiveness. The idea that lying to God or the Holy Spirit portends death does not seem consistent with the message of redemption for a contrite heart. They were not given an opportunity to express if they were even convicted in their hearts for the lie they told. Forgiveness??? 😔

[@callmeyourmajesty09]

I'm confused too.. I see your comment is 1 year old, so may I ask you, have you found an answer?

[@sharonheuer1984]

Simple! They saw the miracles of the Lord and depended on the their own reasons. Jesus SAID, blessed is the one who hasn't seen and yet believed. You see God isn't a respector of persons. The love of money is the root of Evil. They saw the need of the church (people) and wanted for theirselves to be comfortable more than the (people). Hold on to the Lord! They were learning to go with the flow. They wanted the benefits of the Lord but had a backup plan. You see God is the ALL. IF GOD ISN'T GOOD ENOUGH! NOTHING IS!

[@DedondeMaximus]

Nice Video would recommend to my class

[@jamguanzon8445]

I'm not claiming this to be Holy Spirit connected but at one point i was staying in our previous small hut house before standing on wood in water , it was a time the typhoon odette was to landfall, and i remember writing a prayer forming a sigil, at night when i stayed and my family went to the other house for shelter my wife came to fetch me saying i need to go with her as it was safer on the other house, my confidence got ahead of faith and myself and asked her to go as i'm fine, but then some time just staying on our hut house i could hear this wind , scary wind like a whistle of death.. and getting ahead of myself it was kind of me making a response in confidence that somehow it was as if i got to test The Holy Spirit or made an offense in the process, and the immediate reaction i felt after the entire body and soul of me confirmed what i did, it was like a sudden pain in my guts so painful and hard to breathe same time, then this feeling so scary as if i was stripped with everything spiritual i felt inside being so vulnerable as if i was already in a belly of a beast full of negative darkness, but same as with the magician on the other scene of this movie, i repented and admitted of how foolish i was , i never thought my over confidence at that time would really be switched into a confirming death and the experience so scary i was sure i would have died, i was a fool and by feeling, being sorry asking forgiveness, this pain in my guts stopped and i was able to breathe again , i stood up and got to the other house and cant say more of how i dwelled alone in a room i stayed but the awesome thing was in the morning we found out that my father's banghouse got totally destroyed and fell down on water and we even got to live there before being much stable and stronger than our hut house standing on old wood and it remained with just a window pushed over on the other room that was harder to push back, but it was okay and where i placed my paper that time was on the side of this division'd hut house where no one lives and it got totally destroyed also. If only you could see how fragile our hut house was you would say it's a miracle😅 both wood standing where our house was placed was even standing on small stones. Whether related or not, i don't care to say that i personally believe death by ananias and sapphira and the magician's experience is not that hard to believe for me. And i have to stop now cause my demonic radar is acting up hehe it's when my neck stiffs and has this pain i've experienced many times in the past that i had called it such way. Pbwya.

[@patnathan7963]

If they were not 100% committed to the cause, but still felt strongly about it, they should have said to Peter that they are donating only part of the amount as they are yet to be fully convinced. Peter would then probably have replied that he will not accept their gift as it was coming from someone who was not fully committed. The couple would then take back their gift and go back home and ponder about the whole situation. This way nobody would have lost their life and perhaps in the future their faith would have fully blossomed for them to donate everything they had. Chances are, though, they would drift away and never come back. That would still be o.k. as they would still be alive.

[@mennis1966]

God is all knowing, nothing is hidden from him.

[@brahmburgers]

It's astounding that so many Christians can not only justify the murders of Ananias and Sapphira, but can find joy in it, saying 'Amen' to each other with smiles. St. Peter, using God as his justification, was a double-murderer. .....all for the telling of a small lie. If everyone who lied was killed by the Christian God, there would be no people on Earth.

[@SamuraiHuntress]

There is no such thing as a small lie. There is a difference between lying to someone vs lying to the holy spirit. Those 2 thought they gamble with something lack of understanding.

[@danawilliams4989]

My people are destroy for lack of knowledge

[@danawilliams4989]

A carnal mind cannot understand spiritual things

[@danawilliams4989]

Your carnal minded so if course you wouldn't understand why sin against the holy spirit is so grave

[@TheEgyptianRaven]

But it wasn't up to Peter to kill them. When a person tries to lie too both God and the holy spirit great consciences must take place.

[@paigecochrane8806]

Thou shall not lie, According to the BIBLE says

[@troyfreedom]

1st question: How is it possible to have knowledge this event even occurred in the past. 2nd: Why would this god character be worthy of worship in the first place? Ananias and Sapphire struck dead while Peter walks among the living for denying Christ three times. It’s inconsistent if it were even true in the first place.

[@abiolaakorede1509]

Yes God is worthy of worship. Peter had the will to repent something that those 2 would not have done

[@florenceebiwei9658]

God is good

[@junkboxxxxxx]

That's a shakedown as cold as Tony Soprano, and punishment as brutal

[@user-bx4ti6ig3i]

I'm here because I just read ananías and sapphira in the book of Acts and it scared me.

[@jediskunk67]

It’s scary seeing Sapphira bleed to death

[@eugenetoussaint5817]

Oh god have mercy on me

[@dragonqueen7574]

Moral:" Never lie to God !" Thanks be to God !😇✝️🙏

[@johneli495]

Peter's accusations hold no merit.

[@gracedaniel3062]

Get out you're a false christian!

[@gracedaniel3062]

​@@johneli495you are a false christian you are never a follower of Christ rebellious one

[@babbiababbie758]

Don’t understand they can give wat they want.they don’t have to tell them anything.they don’t give them all they have.

[@svethanaprasadmiriyala4955]

matthew 12:31 blasphemy against the holy spirit shall not be forgiven unto men

[@markaponte7057]

I do it every day and nothing yet

[@c.b4325]

They lied

[@owlknickerknots2607]

Svethana Prasad Miriyala That’s correct don’t let nobody tell you any different ! Warn the masses !

[@EdFuller]

@@markaponte7057 - then your still given a chance.

[@EAMKHS1]

@@c.b4325 They lied. They didn't steal. It was their money to begin with. If they told the truth when Peter asked them if it was all the proceeds from the sell of their property they wouldn't have died that day. God wouldn't have killed them for lack of faith.

[@starspark9471]

In Acts 5:3-5, Peter said that the value of the land they held was theirs before it was sold and after it was sold. So, they could have given any amount they wished and kept back any amount they wished. The problem was they lied and said they gave everything they received from the sale as evidenced by Peter's later question to Sapphira "Did you sell the land for so much?" And she said "Yes, for so much" in verse 8. These movies that bring the Bible to life are amazing, but we must read the Bible for ourselves because not all movies stick to the script or to the doctrinal message.

[@chiemekanwaogwugwu9995]

The issue was that they lied when they said they brought the full price. If you read the passage, Peter told them it was their right to do what they wanted with the money, but they gave only a part and said they gave the whole amount. That was their sin.

[@Oij6666]

Don't play games with God

[@AbramKayanja]

What is the movie title please

[@audiolego]

The crowd didn't say " are you ok? What's going on". I'd be like hey what's going on your bleeding

[@godjchokedeezy]

wow!! #HappyEaster

[@Daniel-t7x4e]

This story was like Hophni and Phinehas in The Old Testament in The Bible. Their father, Eli, did not rebuke them because of their wickedness. You can check it in 1 Samuel 2:11-24; and 1 Samuel 4.

[@waundellsaavedra3772]

they ended up cursed because their "gift" was linked to lies and deceit. God will have not part in it. Perhaps we need more biblical times in our current wicked world.

[@jahlaune]

That was good I all should have the story of Babel and the parable of the 10 virgins too

[@caraisabelladeborah]

“You bet against God” cries

[@sketch_2727]

Thou hall not bear false witnesses

[@EAMKHS1]

@Moris Blackborn We all have but it is still a sin.

[@ahyote4936]

@@EAMKHS1 So how can you even suggest them dropping dead is a fair judgement when we have lied we didn't drop dead?

[@jaycougar3517]

Was it written in the Bible of the book " Acts of the Apostles" that blood came out of their eyes and nose before they died?!

[@egraadaangelthanks2773]

Oooooo Are Cry In My Village Thank You Prophet Joshua Ask Them Thank You Is Connect To The World Jesus Stoery Be Happy Not On Things Thank You Somouch Thank You This Ter Video Thank You Before The Morning Ligh Thank You Jesus Amen

[@spiritualrockofstrength8486]

JESUS CHRIST IS COMING BACK PEOPLE REPENT OF YOUR SINS AND ACCEPT JESUS CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR TODAY NOT TOMORROW PEOPLE WHICH IS PROMISED TO NOONE ON THIS EARTH AT ALL

[@eunicewinning6157]

Learned it😂😂😂😅😅

[@eunicewinning6157]

True

[@YeshuaQueen777]

Dose anyone knows this full movie

[@spoopyradicalsnake]

"everyone will be salted by fire", Jesus

[@KVJ-w7h]

Didn't he also healed paul from blindness?

[@anaishkyoutube224]

That was another one

[@hexsal2763]

Ananias and Sapphira never agreed to give 100% of the money, the bible never specifies why they kept it, much of whats shown in this video simply didn't happen, Sapphira did lie, but like most of us she was put on the spot and most likely panicked, after all her husband didn't lie and was killed anyways. please read the bible acts 4:32 - 5:10 and tell me if am wrong.

[@TheEgyptianRaven]

Actually yes they did. When they said that they were going to give it all to Him which means they were giving everything they got from their house to God

[@aramavincenzo709]

Ask God to give you a toungue that speaks the truth, its better to give the small that you want insted of lying to get honour, God would never punish you, Amen..this point in life may recur soon,may the lord keep us during this end times

[@coconut_found144]

What is the movie or TV show

[@Patricio4Christ]

...okay...that was interesting....

[@desitstar1022]

god for ever

[@kailashromina4783]

Which movie was this?? I want to know full movie name

[@geraldjohnson8871]

You can lie to yourself but God knows your heart better than you yourself do,*¤*! Ask daily for the Spirit of God to check your heart for lniquity hidden from you,*¤*!

[@Upperroad4480]

In scripture it states that each gave up the ghost,about three hours apart.this gives the impression they they both just slumped to the floor and both went to hell as liars.

[@PCGEEK2024]

Why cant they stick to scripture that is why people are led astray, this version was terrible would not bother sharing this.

[@Tiosha820]

That’s exactly how I feel. They should have just stuck with the KJV. This was horrible.

[@anitacruz6656]

Tiosha hayes what was the most changed part?

[@Bevoloddi79]

@@anitacruz6656 Bleeding eyes for one....

[@anitacruz6656]

Derek Lamar crazy

[@t.macneil7048]

@@Bevoloddi79 It's just to make it more dramatic.

[@primrozay]

What movie is this or series?

[@tammieknuth6020]

PayPal held back and did the exact same thing

[@Ghost_bros]

What movie is this

[@marievina5593]

HELP ME LORD

[@tangosloytv7800]

Too far from what was written from the scripture

[@etuboldon]

I know right???

[@othienoburton5432]

TheEnd well the scripture never said anything them bleeding through the eyes etc they just dropped dead ,

[@gracebeulah55]

Which movie is this? Can i have full movie?

[@Moneltribe]

What is this show called ? 🙏🏽

[@SergeantSkeptic686]

The whole series is called _The Chosen._ It is widely available on multiple free platforms. The specific scene depicted here is the Story of Ananias and Sapphira from Acts chapter 5.

[@Moneltribe]

@@SergeantSkeptic686 Appreciated 🤞🏽♾️ 🤍

[@cghrios783]

She was not present when he died.

[@orioncoat5258]

For young Christians this video is out of context. They didn't sell all they had. They are to sell something, anything and they must not sell their houses. They planned to lie to fool the disciples, thus God. They didn't have to. I have watched this film, there are so many things wrong in it that seem deliberate.

[@ahyote4936]

lol does that not sound exactly like the mafia to you?

[@solomondaniels8083]

The lie was that they both claimed they sold the land at the price of the money they gave the apostle. The wife confirmed that when Peter asked her. They could have kept part and nothing would have happened if they had declared that they only wish to give a part of the sale to the ministry and not all. If we could remember, Peter clearly told him the money was yours and u have full control of it either to give or not. It wasn't byforce. Others amongst them had land's and properties but never sold them.

[@TheGianluman]

...but Peter still put them to death.

[@johneli495]

Peter was unconnected to the sale of the property. There is no way he could make any legitimate claim about the transaction. He was not a witness to it therefore His accusations hold no merit

[@kimmanning2913]

I'm a Queen not a slave.

[@SquishyEggo]

Don't lie to yourself and others in your acts or thoughts when it comes to God. Give what your free will dictates, honestly and with the right heart. Ananias and Sapphira lied about what they were giving to God to benefit themselves. That is wrong.