Jesus is Your Tithe

Jesus poked the hornets’ nest when he said, “Watch out for those law-lovers who strut about in long robes, pray long prayers, and take the best seats at banquets.” It was a provocative statement because Jesus was standing in the temple courts when he said it. He was surrounded by long-robed men. “These men devour widows’ houses,” added Jesus. No doubt some of the long-robed men were upset to hear this. Perhaps they got defensive. “I never devoured a widow’s house.” “Follow me to the treasury,...