Warning to scribes

Mark 12:38-40

[!quote] Verse 40 ... these will receive greater condemnation

they are wanting acknowledgment of status
they wanted honor based on their position not for what they do for the people
- "for they devour widows houses"
  - think TV preacher taking the poor's money for heavenly blessings

==With knowledge comes greater condemnation==

The Poor Woman

Mark 12:41-44

You can still be generous for the wrong reasons.

Jesus see what we give and knows why we give!

1/64 a days wage. (less than 5 dollars for my current salary)

#Giving Do you have giving principles? 2 Corinthians 8 & 9

Giving is investing with a Holy God
1. Matthew 6:19-21
==How we manage out money is usually a reflection of a spiritual maturity==
1. Luke 16:11
2. Philippians 4:14-20
Giving should be sacrificial
1. Mark 12:41-44
2. 2 Corinthians 8:1-3
Each person determines the amount to give
1. Luke 19:8
2. 2 Corinthians 9:7
Giving to demonstrate love not law
1. 2 Corinthians 8:8
Give should be a great joy
1. 2 Corinthians 9:7
Giving bionically always results in Gods Blessings
1. Acts 20:35
2. 2 Corinthians 9:6-11
3. Philippians 4:19