Lesson 4610

 (Lesson 4610)(09-17-24) Acts 4:32-37 

   “And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, And laid them down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need. And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet.” 

 

    Today’s quote relates that the early believers were united in heart and mind, sharing all their possessions freely. No one claimed ownership of anything, and as a result, there were no needy among them. Those who owned land or houses sold them and brought the proceeds to the apostles, who distributed the funds as needed. This quote highlights the generosity, unity, and mutual care within the early Christian church. It’s a sad thing to say, but that kind of generosity is nowhere to be seen in today’s churches. ~