BE HONEST WITH GOD. Acts 5:3-10; Hebrews 13:8.

The New Covenant was amazing:

No more animal sacrifices.

No more striving to follow 613 rules.

No more struggling to hear God speak through prophets.

In the age of grace, God pours out His Holy Spirit.

In grace, His sheep hear His voice! John 10:27.

In grace, Jesus says “I will not leave you as orphans, but I will come to you” John 14:18.

In grace, there is no sin God cannot forgive. No matter how we stray, He welcomes us home like the prodigal’s father.

In grace, God gives us everything, requiring nothing in return….

Wait—Question that last sentence! God requires nothing?

Some say the God of the Old Testament has expectations with no love, and the God of the New Testament has love with no expectations. But GRACE does not cancel out God’s expectations. (Do you really believe God places no expectations on His people?)

We must embrace His Grace, but retain the fear of the Lord. It’s BOTH.

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” Hebrews 13:8. GOD NEVER CHANGES.

And “to whom much is given, much is required” Luke 12:48. Has He given you much? Then He requires much.

That begins with HONESTY. Even if you can’t be honest with everyone—be honest with God. Consider new Christians Ananias and Sapphira. They sold land and donated part of the money—but claimed to be donating it all.

“Peter said, ‘Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the proceeds?…. Wasn’t it at your disposal? You have not lied to men but to God!’ When he heard these words, Ananias dropped dead, and great fear came on all who heard.”

[Later, Sapphira showed up having no idea what happened, and Peter spoke to her.]

‘Tell me, did you sell the field for this price?’

‘Yes, for that price.’

‘Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door and they will carry you out!’ Instantly, she dropped dead at his feet” Acts 5:3-10.

BEG God to make you TOTALLY HONEST with Him in every area. Ask Him to fill you with TOTAL INTEGRITY, Because “to whom much is given, much is required.”

Read Acts 5.

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