HALF KNOWLEDGE< ?xml version='1.0' encoding='utf-8'?>Acts 4:32-37, 5:1-11

As much as lack of knowledge can be devastating, so is half knowledge. In every operation of lack of knowledge or half knowledge concerning the word of God, there is a risk that devastating consequences will take place. Leviticus 10:1-2, ÒThen Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, each took his censer and put fire in it, put incense on it, and offered profane fire before the LORD, which He had not commanded them. 2 So fire went out from the LORD and devoured them, and they died before the LORD.Ó There was no time or position for both sons of Aaron to give an excuse of their grave operation. Nadab and Abihu had witnessed the offering many times but that did not qualify them to carry out the offering. Many are witnessing, many are participating or operating certain responsibilities in the church, but it is not a demonstration or confirmation of knowledge required. The business of God is not a toy and God will not overlook sin. If you are operating without a full knowledge, it is time to learn and avoid painful consequence. Ananias and Sapphira exposed themselves to the danger of losing their lives when they operated what could be considered as half knowledge. The Bible recorded in Acts 4:36-37, ÒAnd Joses, who was also named Barnabas by the apostles (which is translated Son of Encouragement), a Levite of the country of Cyprus, 37 having land, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the apostlesÕ feet.Ó It is evident that Joses and Branabas knew well enough to deliver exactly what they received from selling their property. They could not lie to the apostles because they knew the consequences. Also, it must have been an ongoing practice for Ananias to be familiar with, but not having the knowledge of its truthfulness. ÒBut a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession. 2 And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostlesÕ feet.Ó Ananias and Sapphira had witnessed what the process was, but they lack the knowledge that it takes to be truthful. Knowledge is truth and truth is knowledge. Do not be an onlooker locked up in the details of what the practices are. Avoid being ignorant in the things of God because ignorance will make a destitute believer. Take time to study the things of the Lord, observe, meditate, and participate before you activate. From the Old Testament to the New Testament, there is no evidence that God ever overlooked sin except that He forgives sin. In every operation of no-knowledge there is a costly price to pay because it leads to sin. Ask God to fill you with knowledge of His word.