"And Ananias hearing these words fell down and gave up the ghost: and great fear came upon all that heard it. And the young men arose and wrapped him round, and they carried him out and buried him." Acts 5:5-6 ASV
<p>Illustration of three men carrying the body of Ananias to be buried. Two of the men wear head wrappings. Ananias is clothed in a long tunic.

The Body of Ananias is Taken to be Buried

"And Ananias hearing these words fell down and gave up the ghost: and great fear came upon all that…

"And Ananias hearing these words fell down and gave up the ghost: and great fear came upon all that heard it." Acts 5:5 ASV
<p>Illustration of Ananias lying dead on the ground. Peter, standing next to a large column, is pointing at him. A child clutches a man in a striped robe. Several onlookers appear shocked.

Ananias Struck Dead after Lying

"And Ananias hearing these words fell down and gave up the ghost: and great fear came upon all that…

"And he said unto them, Take heed, and keep yourselves from all covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth." Luke 12:15 ASV
<p>Illustration of a greedy man, lying on a bed and watching over a box full of coins. An angel hovers in the window, reaching out to the man and showing him an hourglass.

A Greedy Man Guards His Treasure

"And he said unto them, Take heed, and keep yourselves from all covetousness: for a man's life consisteth…

"Now when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay my hands, he may receive the Holy Spirit. But Peter said unto him, Thy silver perish with thee, because thou hast thought to obtain the gift of God with money." Acts 8:18-20 ASV
<p>Illustration of Simon the Sorcerer offering money to Peter. The money bag and coins are falling to the ground and Peter has his hand raised. Another apostle is walking away from the scene. A large column and curtain decorate the background.

Peter Rejects the Money of Simon the Sorcerer

"Now when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Spirit was given, he…