The Widow's Generosity

The Way of a New Life

Global Economic Justice

Mark 12:38-44 The Message

38-40 He continued teaching. “Watch out for the religion scholars. They love to walk around in academic gowns, preening in the radiance of public flattery, basking in prominent positions, sitting at the head table at every church function. And all the time they are exploiting the weak and helpless. The longer their prayers, the worse they get. But they’ll pay for it in the end.”
41-44 Sitting across from the offering box, he was observing how the crowd tossed money in for the collection. Many of the rich were making large contributions. One poor widow came up and put in two small coins—a measly two cents. Jesus called his disciples over and said, “The truth is that this poor widow gave more to the collection than all the others put together. All the others gave what they’ll never miss; she gave extravagantly what she couldn’t afford—she gave her all.”

For Reflection

A widow
Disrespected in her society,
A woman, with no husband
Shunned by most
Struggling to get buy,
A woman, strong in faith
A woman, who lives in Grace.

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Pray so that you will live in Grace.

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