This week's "Reflection" by Gary Keith, Executive & Teaching Pastor

Got Generosity?
Acts 4:32-5:11

For years now milk producers have used the slogan, “Got Milk?” to encourage people to buy milk. On Sunday I used that slogan to encourage people to consider the value and importance of being generous. As we go through the book of Acts verse by verse, learning to be the church, the topics that come our way are directed by the text. I find it interesting that very early on in the history of the Christian church Luke records for us contrasting examples of generosity. My guess is that becoming and staying generous is hard even for us Christians. I’m also surprised that Luke records the events of Ananias and Sapphira. It’s not the kind of story that would encourage belief in Jesus – I mean really – one lie and you die? Or does it?

Why do you think Luke recorded this story? Do you have trouble with a merciful and loving God doing this? Why or Why not? Let’s talk!