This poor widow put in more than all the rest.

“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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