Friday's thoughts on Sunday's sermon

The poor widow is mentioned as an example of giving. She who had little gave all she had. Others who had much gave out of their wealth very little.

The sermon is a lesson in God's economy and that economy runs counter to what we usually assume. God's economy as taught to Jesus by the poor widow is as follows:

1. Before we give a dollar we have to give a darn. The size of the gift isn't as important as the motivation behind our giving it.

2. If we want to hold onto something of value the worst thing we can do is try to save it. If we bury it we blow it. The only things we get to keep are those things we are willing to give away.

3. We have to be a cause because the cause is the only thing that will outlive us. If we wish to have any sense of sustainability we will have to find a cause in something bigger than ourselves.

In God's economy we see our purpose in this life is to find what we have and use it in service to those who need it. we are not put here to hoard, but to help.

What is the cause to which you are willing to dedicate your life?

What will you leave on earth after you're gone?

If you know what that is write me at charlesschuster@fcfumc.net. If you are willing to share your thoughts click on the 'comments' box below.

I look forward to hearing from you.


Charles Schuster