Mark 12:41–42 "And Jesus sat over against the treasury and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury, and many that were rich cast in much. And there came a poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing." Jesus watched the people as they put money into the collection box: the wealthy folks gave of their abundance, what they didn’t need; the poor widow gave about one-third of a penny. He commended the woman’s generous act, telling His disciples to take note of her, saying she had given more than all the others, giving all to help others (vs. 43–44). Jesus saw and knew her charitable disposition; she was trusting God to supply her needs.
Our Lord knows our motives and takes notice of what we give to advance His kingdom, support worthy causes, and help the less fortunate. He knows whether we give cheerfully and generously, grudgingly and sparingly out of necessity, or pridefully to be seen of others. Through the provisions, gifts, and talents our Father entrusted us, do our actions honor Him and reflect gratitude for the abundant blessings He lavishes on us? God loves a cheerful giver (2 Cor 9:7).
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