So i encourage you to sell your possessions and give to the poor and some to CC (this is good work)to be done through the life of Christ in you.
I'm looking forward to your OBEDIENCE thru the life of Christ working in you to sincerely do what you preach or else this verse may apply to you...
New International Version 1984 Matthew 23:3 So you must obey them and do everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.
Act 2:44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common;
Act 2:45 And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.
Act 4:32 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common(they shared their belongings).
Act 4:33 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.
Act 4:34 Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,
Act 4:35 And laid them down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.
Yah,yah,they say we will do good works because Christ is in us,then they do not want to be obedient,and sell all they have and give to the poor,as Jesus told the rich man.
Rev 2:4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.
Rev 2:5 Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.
That is what this Church did.They would not take care of the poor and the needy like they should,in which the Bible says the love of God does not dwell in them,and they were fallen,and needed to repent,and get with the program of loving people,or Jesus would go against them.
And you hear,and see,that a lot.We will do good works,because Christ is in us,but the works have nothing to do with salvation,but will not sell all their unnecessary possessions,and give it to the poor and needy,but instead they believe the prosperity Gospel that is opposite of what the Bible says,which the Bible says,if they preach the prosperity Gospel,withdraw yourself from them.
Rev 2:4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.
Rev 2:5 Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.
Rev 3:2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.
Rev 3:3 Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.
If works do not matter in salvation,then why is Jesus telling them to do works,and their works are not perfect before God,and to repent,or else He will come and tickle their stomach,no,He will come against them if they do not repent.
If works do not matter in salvation,then why are we not right with Jesus if we do not do those works,and if we will do works because Christ is in us,but they have nothing do to with salvation,then why did they lack works,and their works were not perfect.
If the people that believe according to this way were arrested as a collective group,and had to go to court because of their beliefs,under suspicion that they are false,and lies,and they hired a defense attorney,the attorney after reading their beliefs,and comparing it to scriptures,would say,forget it,I cannot do it,for I cannot untangle this mess that you people have made of the scriptures,and make a solid case for you,for whichever way I try to present it there is falsehood to cover truth,and falsehood to cover falsehood,and twists and turns,that I cannot possibly keep a straight path to present a case for you.
seems to be only plausible reason.....at least we provide a consistent message. This comes as no surprise, the gospel is the gospel.