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Mark 12:41-44 NKJV Now Jesus sat opposite the treasury and saw how the people put money into the treasury. And many who were rich put in much. Then one poor widow came and threw in two mites, which make a quadrans. So He called His disciples to Himself and said to them, “Assuredly, I say to you that this poor widow has put in more than all those who have given to the treasury; for they all put in out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in all that she had, her whole livelihood.”

-Jesus stood next to the offering as they gave to His ministry (intimidation).
-Jesus watched how much money people were giving (intrusive).
-Jesus allowed a poor widow woman to give all she had.

If Jesus would have did this today, He would have been bashed on social media, called a false prophet, and canceled. 

Since it’s in the bible, let’s put our emotions to the side and see what God is teaching us.

1. The Importance of Giving
It’s important for everyone (rich or poor) to participate in giving to the Kingdom of God.

2. Voluntary Giving
Nowhere in this passage do we see Jesus forcing people give. They all gave voluntarily.

3. A Heart to Give
Our giving is not based on a certain amount. Our giving should be proportional to what we have. Our giving reflects what’s in our hearts. Paul confirms this in 2 Corinthians 9:7.

4. Harvest From Our Seed
Knowing the woman gave all she had, Jesus didn’t give the widow’s money back to her or collect an offering for her. He allowed her gift to be sown as a seed. Based on the size of her seed (all she had), that seed is guaranteed to bring her a great harvest (2 Cor. 9:6).

Before bashing a minister on how they receive an offering and before criticizing a believer for how much they’re giving, consider both of them maybe following instructions from God.