Leviticus 19:9 And when you reap the harvest of your land, thou shalt not wholly reap the corners of thy field, neither shalt thou gather the gleanings of thy harvest.
[The Desire of Ages pp 614] Many would have advised her to keep her pittance for her own use; But Jesus understood her motive. She believed that the service of the temple was of God’s appointment, and she was anxious to do her utmost to sustain it. Her heart went with her gift. Its value was estimated, not by the worth of the coin, but by the love to God and the interest in His work that had prompted the deed.
[The Desire of Ages pp 615] It is the motive that gives character to our acts, stamping them with ignominy or with high moral worth. Not the great things which every eye sees and every tongue praises does God account most precious. The little duties cheerfully done, the little gifts which make no show, and which to human eyes may appear worthless, often stand highest in His sight. A heart of faith and love is dearer to God than the most costly gift.
On the flipside of this widow’s generosity is the act of Ananias and Sapphira, who also brought their gift to the treasury, but their hearts were not right, for they pledged, and then reneged on their promise so that the gift was brought grudgingly. It is quite possible that they were faithful in tithes and offerings, for The Holy Ghost did not fault them on that issue. The problem is that tithe and offerings are the bare minimum, since there are other needs that pop up from time to time in God’s cause.
Leviticus 19:10 And thou shalt not glean thy vineyard, neither shalt thou gather every grape of thy vineyard; thou shalt leave them for the poor and stranger: I am the Lord your God.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!