Today’s reading is Acts 5:1-16
“But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, and with his wife’s knowledge he kept back for himself some of the proceeds and brought only a part of it and laid it at the apostles’ feet. But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back for yourself part of the proceeds of the land? While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? Why is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to man but to God.” When Ananias heard these words, he fell down and breathed his last. And great fear came upon all who heard of it.”

‭‭Acts‬ ‭5:1-5‬ ‭ESV‬‬

http://bible.com/59/act.5.1-5.esv
All,
This stands out because Peter says, “Why is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to man but to God.” The Bible is full of examples of people caring more about how things look than what’s in the heart and it never ends well. Our world is consumed with how things look and it’s tempting everyday to fall into the traps. However, God knows our hearts. Please pray that we and our friends “Ask the Holy Spirit to search our heart and reveal any area of unconfessed sins”(Ken Boa). Please pray for Sean Doughtie as he is building his group.