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(Acts 5:1-10) “How could you conspire to test the Spirit of the Lord?”

Ananias & Sapphira planned and schemed on how they were going to cheat in their “generosity” to the apostles. 

This was not a “mistake.” They lied to the Holy Spirit. Sin tainted them and their money and death was the result. Financial sin is a door open to the Devil to devour your financial treasure. God may have given wealth to you but the Devil is interested in stealing it from you. Both are interested in how you handle your money at any time in your life.

Sin has no expiration date.  Only repentance/forgiveness can blot out the consequences of past sins. Tithing does NOT remove financial sin.

Righteousness with money is more important with God than the amount. God is interested in your relationship with wealth.

Some practical financial wisdom

1. Tithes are only a portion of how you handle 10% of your money.
2. Do live within the 90% of your budget.
3. Do set up an emergency fund.
4. Do start a savings account.
5. Don’t borrow for expensive non-essentials.
6. Don’t max out credit cards. Take steps to pay them off.
7. Don't make promises requiring money you don’t have.
8. Don’t take blood money or take bribes.
9. Do not cheat on returning products.
10. Pay your taxes and dues. “Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar.” 

Satan will wait and watch for opportunities to rob you. Things break down, increased medical costs, theft, and expensive house and car repairs will eat up your finances.

God will not violate your free will.  You choose your behavior.

Make choices that honor God in your finances.