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1) it shows that Christians were gathering into one body or church under the apostles instead of splitting into various sects or denominations.
2) it shows there was specific authority in the church of God.
3) it shows that God knows our hearts.
4) it shows how important it is to try to take care of the poor.
5) it shows us that we cannot be Insincere with our gifts to the Lord. As Peter said, they were entitled to keep their donation. It was only when they claimed to give it all and held a part back that they were judged of the spirit.
There are many other lessons too.
2) it shows there was specific authority in the church of God.
3) it shows that God knows our hearts.
4) it shows how important it is to try to take care of the poor.
5) it shows us that we cannot be Insincere with our gifts to the Lord. As Peter said, they were entitled to keep their donation. It was only when they claimed to give it all and held a part back that they were judged of the spirit.
There are many other lessons too.