However,this piece will be discussing about this family beyond the prism of the immediate destruction that fell on them.There may be one thousand and one hypothesis as regard their death.Some may believe that;they're not truly a born again christian,and to some,they're trying to play prank on God.
Well,we're not going towards that direction and so,I'll diffuse into the topic.
Acts 5 vs 1 says 'But a certain man named Ananais and Sapphira his wife sold possession' The possession were sold purposely because of other brethrens,they've their love and interest in their heart because that's the modus operandi in the early church.They were not forced to sell it,but it was sold willingly.
Vs 2 'And kept back part of the price,his wife also being privy to it...' You can be sure that convetousness drove them to do this.The conspiracy between both of them is a product of their unfaithfulness.They may be thinking that the money is too much to give to God in the way you as well do hold back your substances from God or even yourself,not ready to sacrifice for the work of God.
Their death is nothing to me but the etymological meaning of their name sounds interesting and how it relates to christian cycle would be the centre of focus.
It'll surprise you to know that,Ananais and Sapphira mean 'Grace' and 'Beauty'.Wao! What a nice name! However,as good as their name is,their action do not fit their conduct.They were disciples of christ and members of the apostolic church of which no man would belong unless he had a real experience of salvation.This we have to conclude that they're a born again christian because the church was hated and persecuted.Then,what podded 'Grace and Beauty' to deliberate and execute this sinister plan against the Holy spirit,behaving as though they're faithful?
Beyond this I see that their life is applicable to us as well in this age of ours.
Many are christian but not living up to the standard of what christianity is all about.We dwell among the brethren everyday,we sing,pray and perform some spiritual exercise together but our case is a sorry case like that of Grace and Beauty.Both thought that they can bribe God with what seems Okay to them.That connotes the attitude of many,after a sister/brother has fornicated,s/he will then enter the fellowship blowing tongues that is useless and awful to the auditory nerve of God.Thinking that a part and not whole of their being is enough for God.Well,other brethren would think s/he is being used by God not knowing that s/he is making sounds of different frequency.
The mentality here is that,going to church makes you a christian,but obviously that's not all about christianity.If you're not faithful to God,you're not a true christian.On sunday,many dress like an angel,but for the rest of the week,you wonder whether it's that same angel you worshipped with that has turned a masqerade.You may be born again like these two chaps but still having some issues to confront in your life.You may be bearing Phillip,John,Mary,even Jesus but that is not a ticket to heaven.If your ways of life negates the name you be,you need deliverance.
You may camourflage on sunday and for the rest of the days in the week you mingle with the world.You sing 'Holy are you Lord..' on sunday and on monday to saturday,it's 'Caro..' ; You listen to sermon on sunday,and porn films other days;you keep yourself holy today,and mess up on the lap of a lady/boy;you're high on the Holy spirit on sunday,but on entering the world,you're high on alcohol.
Consider all these if they truly show your identity in Christ.Examine yourself if you're not living contrary to what being a christian is all about.
You can't just be flagging the card of being a christian and end up being destroyed like Grace and Beauty.
Take time to evaluate yourself before it's too late.What're those little foxes that negates your christian life? Kow it and confront God with it before the rain of destruction fall on you.
God bless.
@IscAmao.
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