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Matt 7:2 and Lex Tallionis
If we [condemn] others . . . we must expect God to respond in the coinage of strict justice. Mercy and generosity [of spirit] to others is a declaration to God that such is the coinage we wish to have used in his dealings with us as well.
14 Then the word of the LORD came to me: 15Mortal, your kinsfolk, your own kin, your fellow exiles,[
C. S. Lewis • The C. S. Lewis Bible: For Reading, Reflection, and Inspiration
He had the option to keep the proceeds or dispose of only some of it. So the deceitful act was completely premeditated, apparently motivated by the desire of Ananias and Sapphira to appear more generous than they truly are. The desire for human praise is more important to them than being faithful to God.
Darrell L. Bock • Acts
2 Corinthians 6:10 NIV
2 Corinthians 6:10 sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything. | New International Version (NIV) | Download The Bible App Now
Imitatio Dei: The rabbi of Sasov once gave the last money he had in his pocket to a man of ill repute. His disciples threw it up to him. He answered them: “Shall I be more finicky than God, who gave it to me?”
Martin Buber Tales of the Hasidim
Then all tribulation suffered patiently will be pleasing and all iniquity shall cease (see Ps 107:42).