Acts 4:32-37 (ESV)
Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold and laid it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need. Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus, sold a field that belonged to him and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet.
Christians should strive to be of one heart. Christians recognize that all blessing are from God. Christian recognize that they are here to serve others as Christ came to serve others. Christians show grace. What a great example of the early church. When Christians seek to know the word of God, study it together seeking only the truth, and seek to put God first and others ahead of themselves the light of Christ truly shines to the world.
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