Offering: Quality or Quantity?

And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury - Mark 12:43

Jesus was in the temple observing the offerings of the worshippers, the rich came and give a huge amount as expected, then a very poor widow came in to give her offering. Jesus rated the small offering of the poor widow higher than the rich people's offerings.

Jesus was emphasizing on quality rather than quantity. These days, Pastors will tell you the amount to give, at times they can ask you to double your offering and other sort of funny things. Know this: God is not more concerned bout how much you have than how you gave or from where you gave. Because you gave in hard currency or gave a huge sum of money doesn't necessarily mean you gave a quality offering.

Your offering to God start from your heart. The quantity is less important before God. Let us not forget that Jesus still sees the treasury. He knows how much, and from what motives, men give to his cause. He looks at the heart, and what our views are, in giving alms; and whether we do it as unto the Lord, or only to be seen of men.

This poor widow hath cast more in. That is, more in proportion to her means, and therefore more that was acceptable to God. He does not mean that this was more in value than all which the others had put in but it showed more love to the sacred cause, more self-denial, and, of course, more sincerity in what she did. This is the rule by which God will reward us. 

Your giving must first be a quality giving. Nothing short of is acceptable.

Good Morning and have a wonderful day.