“This poor widow has put in more than all the others." (Luke 21: 3)
Why did Jesus praise the poor widow in the Temple? She understood the spirit of offering. God gave her everything she has. Why offer to God a paltry 10%? She understood that God deserves all. 100%. She knew that nobody can outdo God in generosity. How could a poor widow be full of such spiritual understanding?
"God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs." (Matthew 5:3 NLT)
The wealthy who made their offerings alongside the widow offered their surplus, their leftover to God. Not good enough, says Jesus.
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