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A small amount of Faith Is All You Need
It is not the quantity of her offering that impressed Jesus. The magnitude of her giving to God beyond reasonable understanding showed the state of her heart and the faith and love she held inside.
In the temple, Jesus watched as people gave their offerings…
"Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on."
— Mark 12:41-44 & Luke 21:1-4
This same principle of prioritizing sincerity over outward appearance is woven into what Jesus said here:
"Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."
— Matthew 17:20
Jesus showed also how faith is so precious and valued from the interaction he has with a woman who had anointed his feet with perfume.
"Your faith has saved you; go in peace."
— Luke 7:50
The writer of Hebrews echoed this sentiment by defining faith as a deep, confident belief in what is not yet seen:
"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen."
— Hebrews 11:1
Jesus taught that obeying God and love are connected, an active commitment demonstrated through action.
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these."
— Mark 12:30-31
He made it clear that following him is a direct result of this love.
"Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them."
— John 14:23
This is also a new commandment for his followers:
"Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."
— John 13:34-35
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By Finding GodIt is not the quantity of her offering that impressed Jesus. The magnitude of her giving to God beyond reasonable understanding showed the state of her heart and the faith and love she held inside.
In the temple, Jesus watched as people gave their offerings…
"Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on."
— Mark 12:41-44 & Luke 21:1-4
This same principle of prioritizing sincerity over outward appearance is woven into what Jesus said here:
"Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."
— Matthew 17:20
Jesus showed also how faith is so precious and valued from the interaction he has with a woman who had anointed his feet with perfume.
"Your faith has saved you; go in peace."
— Luke 7:50
The writer of Hebrews echoed this sentiment by defining faith as a deep, confident belief in what is not yet seen:
"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen."
— Hebrews 11:1
Jesus taught that obeying God and love are connected, an active commitment demonstrated through action.
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these."
— Mark 12:30-31
He made it clear that following him is a direct result of this love.
"Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them."
— John 14:23
This is also a new commandment for his followers:
"Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."
— John 13:34-35
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jonamccallum.substack.com/subscribe