Acts 5:17
“But the high priest rose up, and all who were with him (that is, the party of the Sadducees), and filled with jealousy”
These religious leaders and specifically the Sadducees were anti-miracle believers in spiritual leadership before this and during this time. These signs and wonders threatened their power and authority and they allow jealousy to creep in, fill their heart and get the better of them.
What fills you
Controls you
Ananias and Sapphira were filled with jealousy and selfishness, then controlled by it. Now the Sadducees are filled with jealousy and controlled by the thought of losing control. Jealousy creates a negative attitude in us and leads to negative reactions. This will create disunity in any relationship. We must guard our heart against jealousy by continually being filled with the Spirit of the Living God, so we speak life over people, and not react in death. Father God, continue to fill me with Your Spirit and allow my heart, soul, mind and strength to be controlled all day by Your Spirit, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
ACTION: Submit to God’s will and God’s way all day