TRANSPARENCYActs 5:1-11

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Any relationship that lacks transparency will be terminated. Whenever there is a hidden agenda in any kind of relationship, that relationship will be exposed to the devilsÕ agenda. The only agenda of the devil is to take away life by his special devices, which are to kill, steal and destroy. (John 10:10) Relationships vary and can include marriage or fellowshipping among brethrens, business relationship and many other relationships. None can escape termination with any kind of operation that inhabits hidden agenda. As a child of God and a claimed believer in the name of God, operating in hidden agenda will result in permanent termination. 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. 3 But Peter said, ÒAnanias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself?(Acts 5:1-3)There was no reason for Ananias and Sapphira to lie; it was their possession, but they lied about the proceeds they received. The spirit of not telling the truth is an agent of the devil; it is a demonstration of lack of transparency. Are you plotting any kind of evil device in any of your relationships at work, home or any relationship outside of these two? As a child of God, stay away from such evil devices. Even if you are dealing with one whose main skill is deception, lying and manipulation, as a child of God, you are not to play a part. Integrity holds firm before God and it does not matter how often you as a claimed believer has been getting away with deception, lying and manipulation because the one that catches up with you could be the one that terminates you from the ground of your operation. In the case of Ananias and Sapphira, it is possible that it was not their first time, but their last time came with an irreversible termination. Transparency is very crucial in any relationship because it is a bond that binds a relationship to be on a healthy ground. Where there is transparency, there will be working and walking in agreement. Amos 3:3, ÒCan two walk together, unless they are agreed?Ó There is power in agreement that brings forth result and there is termination where there is lack of agreement. It is worth it for us to always play our part and not copy from that which does not represent God. Are you relating without transparency? How are you relating with your partner or partners? If you have been getting away with no transparency, it is time to ask God for deliverance and step of walk, which causes one to get terminated.