The Christian life is built on grace from beginning to end, but there are two things that can destroy it: posing and hypocrisy. These sins can lead to a lack of authenticity and purity, causing the church to become anemic and powerless. God uses finances as a revealer of where our hearts are, and when we prioritize materialism over God, we can expect judgment. The early church in Acts was bold, unified, and growing, but it was also filled with people who were genuinely living out their faith, not just pretending to be something they're not.
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