The Widow’s Mites
James E Talmage explained why the widow’s mites meant more
than the amount the rich people donated. He states, “The rich gave much yet
kept back more; the widow’s gift was her all. It was not the smallness of her
offering that made it especially acceptable, but the spirit of sacrifice and
devout intent with which she gave.” The widow gave all she had and did so
because she felt compelled, had pure intent, and loved the Lord. It really was
a sacrifice for her.
As I stated above, the amount the widow gave was all she
had. It was a sacrifice and I’m sure it took faith to donate at all. In 2 Nephi
25:23 it states, “for we know that it is by grace that we are saved, after all
we can do.“ The widow did all she could do, she donated all she could with the
right state of mind. The amount of what we donate, monetarily or time, should
be what we can do. In the story it states the rich donated a lot, but they also
had a lot to give and then still kept a lot. The widow donated all she could.
Aside from a monetary donation, I can donate my time. I can
visit people in my ward and spend time with them. I live in an older ward so
some of the people in the ward always enjoy visits.
Preparing for the second Coming
What believers can watch for:
Watch to not be deceived
Watch because all things have been foretold
Watch and pray because the time isn’t known
How to prepare for the Second Coming:
”Stand in holy places and be not moved”
Pray always and be ready
Listen and heed the Holy Spirit
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