Acts 5 [NIV Dramatized Audio]

Ananias and Saphira both lied to the Apostles and the Holy Ghost when they kept back some of their offering for themselves. Their deceit was the offense, not keeping their own money. Communism adherents supposedly have “all things common.” when the leaders and aristocracy keep more than their share in deceit, the system and its integrity breaks down.

When those better off “remember” the poor by financially assisting them, we have a healthier benevolence system. Each man will be rewarded by the Lord for his generosity. No need to deceive anyone. Just don’t let your left hand know what your right hand is doing …give in secret. [Matt. 6:3]