Post by Woody Williams on Sept 26, 2007 7:18:38 GMT -5
Text for the Day -- Luke 20:45 - 21:4
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In the hearing of all the people he said to the disciples, 'Beware of
the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and love 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 looked up and saw rich people putting their gifts into the
treasury; he also saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. He
said, 'Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of
them; for all of them have contributed out of their abundance, but
she out of her poverty has put in all she had to live on.'
Devotional
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Jesus contrasts the Pharisees' self righteousness and greed with the
poor widow's sacrificial gifts for the temple. The Pharisees present
a gross picture of pride and arrogance and abuse of the purpose of
prayer. The widow humbly offers everything she has and prays through
her demonstration of the gift. She is rich toward God.
Prayer
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Free my spirit from self-focus, Lord, and enable me to humbly give my
life and goods for others. Amen
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In the hearing of all the people he said to the disciples, 'Beware of
the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and love 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 looked up and saw rich people putting their gifts into the
treasury; he also saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. He
said, 'Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of
them; for all of them have contributed out of their abundance, but
she out of her poverty has put in all she had to live on.'
Devotional
----------
Jesus contrasts the Pharisees' self righteousness and greed with the
poor widow's sacrificial gifts for the temple. The Pharisees present
a gross picture of pride and arrogance and abuse of the purpose of
prayer. The widow humbly offers everything she has and prays through
her demonstration of the gift. She is rich toward God.
Prayer
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Free my spirit from self-focus, Lord, and enable me to humbly give my
life and goods for others. Amen