Thematic Bible: They who possess, should


Thematic Bible




A poor widow came and threw in two small copper coins [Note: These two coins each amounted to about ten minutes' worth of a farm laborer's pay, or about one dollar in 1994]. The total she gave was equivalent to a larger coin [i.e., worth twice as much]. Jesus called His disciples to Him and said to them, "Truly I tell you, this poor widow has thrown in more than all the rest who are throwing [money] into the treasury. For all of them threw in from their abundance, but being very poor, she threw in everything she had, even all she had to live on."











But the person [who must live] in humble circumstances should be happy over being lifted up [spiritually by God]. And the wealthy person [should be happy] that he is humbled [by God], because he will pass away like a flower [blossoming] from grass.



Therefore, I tell you, make friends for yourselves by using worldly wealth, so that when it fails [i.e., when you run out of money] they [i.e., the friends you made with its wise and benevolent use] may welcome you into the eternal [i.e., heavenly] dwelling places. [Note: The idea here seems to be that by your shrewd use of material possessions for the benefit of others, you are actually storing up treasures for yourself in heaven]. Verse ConceptsHomeMoney, Stewardship OfRiches, Nature OfEternal PossessionEternal WorldWelcoming BelieversRight Use Of WealthNetworkingRichesDishonestyFriendsBest FriendsFinancesLove And RelationshipsTrust In RelationshipsEthicsMoney ManagementTrue FriendsMoney BlessingsBuilding Relationshipsinvestingwelcome