The Danger of the Perfect Christian Mask | Acts 5

Have you ever wondered how to spot when you are doing spiritual things like giving or praying just for the applause of others? In this episode of the Midweek Move, Pastor Scott Etheridge helps us examine the tragic Acts 5 story of Ananias and Sapphira to uncover how to drop our fake spiritual masks and build a culture of genuine honesty with God. Timestamps:  00:00 – Introduction and recap of Acts 4 01:03 – The context of generosity in the early church 01:59 – Reading Acts 5:1-11: The story of Ananias and Sapphira 03:08 – Understanding the "Perfect Christian Mask" 04:18 – Why God prioritizes the heart over actions 05:43 – How to spot when we are seeking human applause 06:45 – Building a culture of honesty and vulnerability 08:56 – Rejoicing in suffering: The Apostles' counterintuitive response 09:40 – Shifting perspective during hardship and opposition 11:51 – Favor and blessing vs. going through hard things 13:51 – The prize of Jesus vs. the fruit of our actions 15:50 – The importance of mentors and community 17:38 – Closing and invitation to The Healing Place