Mar 12:41 | MHM | STEP | Christ Commendeth the Poor Widow. This story is found in Mark and Luke, but not in Matthew. Here, Jesus praises a poor widow who gives two small coins to the temple treasury. Even though Jesus was busy teaching, he noticed her act of giving. This passage teaches us about true generosity and how God values our gifts, not by their size, but by the heart behind them. v. 41 : There was a public collection box in the temple for charity. People gave money to help the poor. It is good to have places where people can give to help others, especially in places of worship. Giving to the poor and worshipping God go well together (Acts 10:2, 4 ). The Bible also teaches us to set aside money to give as God has blessed us (1 Corinthians 16:2 ). Jesus sat near the treasury and watched as people put money in. He was not jealous or upset that he had nothing to give. Instead, he paid attention to how people gave. Jesus sees not just what we give, but why and how we give. He knows if we give cheerfully or just to be seen by others. Many rich people put in large amounts of money. It is good when those who have much give generously. God expects people who are rich to give more, not just the same as those who have little. If we have a lot, we should look for ways to help others and be creative in our generosity.

‏ Mark 12:41

Christ Commendeth the Poor Widow.

This story is found in Mark and Luke, but not in Matthew. Here, Jesus praises a poor widow who gives two small coins to the temple treasury. Even though Jesus was busy teaching, he noticed her act of giving. This passage teaches us about true generosity and how God values our gifts, not by their size, but by the heart behind them.

v. 41: There was a public collection box in the temple for charity. People gave money to help the poor. It is good to have places where people can give to help others, especially in places of worship. Giving to the poor and worshipping God go well together (Acts 10:2, 4 ^a). The Bible also teaches us to set aside money to give as God has blessed us (1 Corinthians 16:2 ^b).

Jesus sat near the treasury and watched as people put money in. He was not jealous or upset that he had nothing to give. Instead, he paid attention to how people gave. Jesus sees not just what we give, but why and how we give. He knows if we give cheerfully or just to be seen by others.

Many rich people put in large amounts of money. It is good when those who have much give generously. God expects people who are rich to give more, not just the same as those who have little. If we have a lot, we should look for ways to help others and be creative in our generosity.