Acts 5:9

Thai Bible (TNCV) 2007 - New Contemporary Version (พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย)

เปโตรจึงกล่าวกับนางว่า “เหตุใดท่านจึงเห็นพ้องกันที่จะลองดีกับพระวิญญาณขององค์พระผู้เป็นเจ้า? ดูเถิด! เท้าของบรรดาผู้ฝังศพสามีของท่านก็อยู่ที่ประตูและพวกเขาจะหามท่านออกไปด้วย”

ข้อนี้หมายความว่าอะไร?

Peter is talking to a woman named Ananias' wife in this verse, questioning why they tried to trick God by lying about the price of their property donation. Peter predicts that she will die soon, just like her husband did.

อธิบายสำหรับเด็ก

Imagine you and your friend decided to play a trick on your teacher. But your teacher knows all about it! That's what happened here - Ananias and his wife tried to fool God, but they couldn't get away with it because God knew the truth.

บริบททางประวัติศาสตร์

This verse comes from the Acts of the Apostles, written by Luke around 60-80 AD. It describes events in early Christianity when followers were living communally and sharing their resources. The audience would have been early Christian communities who needed to understand the seriousness of deceiving God.

การประยุกต์ใช้วันนี้

Today, this verse reminds us that honesty is crucial even with our faith commitments. For example, if you promise your church community that you will donate a certain amount but secretly keep more for yourself, it's like trying to trick God and others in your community.

หัวข้อ

• honesty
• consequences of sin
• early church
• spiritual discernment
• judgment
• community values

ข้อพระคัมภีร์ที่เกี่ยวข้อง

• Numbers 16:28-30
• Luke 5:7-9
• Revelation 2:23
• John 14:16-17
• Galatians 5:25

คำถามที่พบบ่อย

What is the main message of Acts 5:9?

The verse emphasizes that attempting to deceive or test God's Spirit has serious consequences, as seen in the example of Ananias and his wife.

How did Peter know about their deception?

Peter was guided by the Holy Spirit, which provided him with spiritual discernment, allowing him to recognize when someone is deceiving God or others within the community.

What does it mean to 'tempt the Spirit of the Lord'?

To tempt the Spirit means trying to test or deceive God through dishonest actions. It shows a lack of respect and trust towards God's omniscience and justice.

Can this verse be applied to other situations outside of church donations?

Yes, the principle can apply broadly; it teaches that honesty and integrity in all dealings are important because they reflect one’s relationship with God and others.