When we give, we express our faith, hope, and love for God. Our attitude and actions regarding our money say a lot about who we are and what we believe. Jesus watched the way people gave in the temple, and he saw faith, hope, and love in the actions of a poor widow who gave everything she had. We are called to give generously, not out of obligation, but out of joy and worship, and to store up for ourselves a good foundation for the time to come.
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