Jesus is not pulling punches when he denounces the ostentation of the scribes in the temple, and then graciously acknowledges the widow’s offering. No one greets this little old lady with respect in the marketplace. When she prays, she does not use fancy flowery language. But Jesus singles her out….
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This post appeared here first: Forward Day By Day – June 20, 2019
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