Post by Woody Williams on Nov 12, 2006 5:11:35 GMT -5
Text for the Day -- Mark 12:38-44
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As he taught, he said, "Beware of the scribes, who like to walk
around in long robes, and to be greeted with respect in the
marketplaces, and to have the best seats in the synagogues and places
of honor at banquets! They devour widows' houses and for the sake of
appearance say long prayers. They will receive the greater
condemnation."
He sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the crowd putting
money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. A poor
widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a
penny. Then he called his disciples and said to them, "Truly I tell
you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are
contributing to the treasury. For all of them have contributed out of
their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she
had, all she had to live on."
Devotional
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Jesus had harsh words for the rich and powerful who used their wealth
and influence to serve their own needs at the expense of others. He
watches and commends a widow, whose small offering represents a huge
percentage of her wealth. He also watches the Pharisees, whom he puts
down, because they steal from the poor and parade their religiosity
in public. Jesus continues to say to us, "Beware!"
Prayer
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Help me, Lord, detach from the power of money and pride that can ruin
my life. Amen
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As he taught, he said, "Beware of the scribes, who like to walk
around in long robes, and to be greeted with respect in the
marketplaces, and to have the best seats in the synagogues and places
of honor at banquets! They devour widows' houses and for the sake of
appearance say long prayers. They will receive the greater
condemnation."
He sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the crowd putting
money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. A poor
widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a
penny. Then he called his disciples and said to them, "Truly I tell
you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are
contributing to the treasury. For all of them have contributed out of
their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she
had, all she had to live on."
Devotional
----------
Jesus had harsh words for the rich and powerful who used their wealth
and influence to serve their own needs at the expense of others. He
watches and commends a widow, whose small offering represents a huge
percentage of her wealth. He also watches the Pharisees, whom he puts
down, because they steal from the poor and parade their religiosity
in public. Jesus continues to say to us, "Beware!"
Prayer
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Help me, Lord, detach from the power of money and pride that can ruin
my life. Amen