"Thou hast not lied unto me, but unto God."
"And Ananias hearing these words fell down and gave up the ghost."
About three hours later, his wife came in, and told the same story as her husband. She, too, received a divine rebuke, and paid the penalty of her sin by giving up her life.
After that, no one dare try to deceive the apostles in giving gifts to the Church.
This is a good lesson for all to keep in mind today especially when paying tithing to the Lord.
Footnotes:
[1]. See Acts 4:23-31.
LESSON 13
PERSECUTED BUT UNDISMAYED