Do you give out of your wealth? (Luke 21:1-4)

Luke 21:1-4

New Living Translation (NLT)

 

The Widow’s Offering

21 While Jesus was in the Temple, he watched the rich people dropping their gifts in the collection box. ² Then a poor widow came by and dropped in two small coins.
³ “I tell you the truth,” Jesus said, “this poor widow has given more than all the rest of them. ⁴ For they have given out of their wealth, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she has.”



 
The widow gave all she had to live on, in contrast to the way most of us handle our money. When we consider giving a certain percentage of our income a great accomplishment, we resemble those who gave "out of their wealth." Here, Jesus was admiring generous and sacrificial giving. As believers, we should consider increasing our giving - whether of money, time or talents - to a point beyond convenience.



 
Joe