Posers Beware

We confront one of the most sobering passages in the book of Acts — a moment when the early church was not threatened by persecution from the outside, but by corruption from within. As revival spread and the church grew in power and influence, Satan shifted his strategy. When he could not stop the church through opposition, he attempted to undermine it through deception, hypocrisy, and pretended devotion. Acts 5:1–11 reveals how seriously God views integrity, honesty, and holiness among His people. This message challenges us to examine our hearts and ask whether we are living in genuine obedience or merely maintaining an outward appearance of faith. In this sermon, we explore: • The revival Satan despised • The persecution Satan deployed • The corruption Satan devised • The danger of pretended devotion • Why God will not be mocked • How fear and reverence preserved the purity of the church This is a timely and necessary message for the modern church — a reminder that God is not fooled by appearances and that His desire is a people marked by truth, humility, and genuine faith.