Ananias and his wife sold a piece of land but kept back some of the money for themselves, lying to the apostles and Holy Spirit about the total received. When confronted, Ananias fell down dead. Later his wife affirmed they had lied. The document discusses how Satan can fill people's hearts yet individuals are responsible for their own thoughts and actions. Christians cannot compromise between God and Satan. Good partners and accountability in the church are important to maintain one's freedom in truth.