The shock of being exposed was too much for Ananias. For many Christians in compromise, their greatest fear is not in sinning itself, but in being found out. (from commentary on Acts 5)
FATHER, there is fear of having one’s sins exposed, to others – but You know them already. The commentaries say that Ananias’ sins were greed and pride – but sin - of any kind - is sin and seems to be “conceived within the heart of man”. The enemy may exert influence, but we make the choice. FATHER, help me to be aware of my own sin, to recognize when it is conceived within my heart, and grant me the grace and power to turn from it and to turn towards You; I want to choose rightly, Lord. I want to always choose YOU!
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