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He was explaining he was not attempting to take from them so that they would be poorer and the others richer, but rather that their giving would create an equality between them and those in Jerusalem. He never demanded any offering, nor that believers everywhere were to have all things common. When we consider a subject such as this, why not bring in all passages about giving? Paul also taught to give from your heart and not under compulsion. The Bible speaks of when we have the opportunity to do good to others. James spoke of seeing someone in need and telling them to be warmed and fed and yet do nothing about it.
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And saints bringing their excess and laying it at the apostles feet seemed to be their way of doing something about it.
Having all things common was their way of saying that no one said anything that had was their own. It was then a matter of how much they were willing to distribute.
Anannias gave some of what he gained of his profits. There was nothing wrong with that. His sin was in saying he gave it all.
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