to self than to the Savior. This defiled their conduct in at least three ways. • The sin of glory. “Sold a possession” (Acts 5:1). The gift of Barnabas was the kind of gift that does not go unnoticed. Barnabas did not give for glory, but the glory would be there anyway. It is evident that Ananias and Sapphira wanted some of that glory. They wanted the praise of men for their gifts. There are plenty of people like this in every church. They give to be noticed, not necessarily to help the Lord’s work
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