Further thoughts about the story of the widow’s mite. Most people will be “in the middle” between the wealthy and oppressive scribes and the helpless poor widow in the story. Whose example will we follow?
The story of the widow who donates two small coins in the temple treasury (Mark 12:38-44) invites us to realize that God delights when we give our entire lives to Him.
“Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God” (Hebrews 13:15-16).
Idolatry is not only about praying to graven images. Greed and elevating any person or thing before God are forms of idolatry. Here are a few ways to decide if you are an idolator.
Darkened Glass Reflections 