Acts 5:1-2 (read through verse 10)

“But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, 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.”

Honesty is the best policy.

There is something we use to say “you don’t have to lie to kick it.” Which basically means you don’t have to lie to me just to be friends.

But some times being honest seems to be the hardest thing to do. But lying is a terrible habit. We lie to ourself, to co-workers, to family and friends. Sadly enough all of these lies are unnecessary. But the most harmful lies are the ones we tell are to ourselves.

We fool ourselves into believing the telling of lies is a necessary evil we must deal with. However this is not true.

We serve a God who deals with the thoughts and intents of our heart (see Hebrews 4:12). In the scripture text above, the issue was not the amount of money that was given. whatever was sold always belonged to Ananias and his wife. After it was sold the full dollar amount remained theirs to do with whatever they chose. No judgment and no explanation was necessary. However, it was the evilness of their heart that prompted the lie.

God wanted to show the people that you cannot lie to him (or his people), for he knows all. It is better to be honest with him – the worst thing you can do is lie to God!

I tell people all the time, God is the best friend you will ever have, You can go to him in prayer and tell him your deepest, darkest secrets, and he will not tell anyone. More importantly, he will heal and deliver you from them.

Be honest. As you practice honesty (to yourself and to everyone around you), you will notice a difference. You will be lighter emotionally, and closer to God spiritually, After a while, people will notice the change in you and begin to trust you more.

Just be honest – it is a better way to live, and it glorifies God.

Have a blessed Tuesday.