1 some time later naomi said to ruth, “i must find a husband for you, so that you will have a home...

1 Some time later Naomi said to Ruth, “I must find a husband for you, so that you will have a home of your own. 2 Remember that this man Boaz, whose women you have been working with, is our relative. Now listen. This evening he will be threshing the barley. 3 So wash yourself, put on some perfume, and get dressed in your best clothes. Then go where he is threshing, but don't let him know you are there until he has finished eating and drinking.

1st Reading – Ruth 3:1-5, 4:13-17

4 Be sure to notice where he lies down, and after he falls asleep, go and lift the covers and lie down at his feet. He will tell you what to do.” 5 Ruth answered, “I will do everything you say.” 13 So Boaz took Ruth home as his wife. The Lord blessed her, and she became pregnant and had a son. 14 The women said to Naomi, “Praise the Lord! He has given you a grandson today to take care of you. May the boy become famous in Israel!

1st Reading – Ruth 3:1-5, 4:13-17

15 Your daughter-in-law loves you, and has done more for you than seven sons. And now she has given you a grandson, who will bring new life to you and give you security in your old age.” 16 Naomi took the child, held him close, and took care of him. 17 The women of the neighborhood named the boy Obed. They told everyone, “A son has been born to Naomi!” Obed became the father of Jesse, who was the father of David.

1st Reading – Ruth 3:1-5, 4:13-17

Gospel – Mark 12:38 – 44

38 As he taught them, he said, “Watch out for the teachers of the Law, who like to walk around in their long robes and be greeted with respect in the marketplace, 39 who choose the reserved seats in the synagogues and the best places at feasts. 40 They take advantage of widows and rob them of their homes, and then make a show of saying long prayers. Their punishment will be all the worse!”


41 As Jesus sat near the Temple treasury, he watched the people as they dropped in their money. Many rich men dropped in a lot of money; 42 then a poor widow came along and dropped in two little copper coins, worth about a penny. 43 He called his disciples together and said to them, “I tell you that this poor widow put more in the offering box than all the others.


44 For the others put in what they had to spare of their riches; but she, poor as she is, put in all she had—she gave all she had to live on.”


The Greatest Commandment


The Greatest Commandment• Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength


The Greatest Commandment• Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength• Love your neighbour as yourself


Love God and love your neighbour


Love God and love your neighbour

V38 As he taught them, he said, “Watch out for the teachers of the Law


Love God and love your neighbour• Teachers of the law:

V38 As he taught them, he said, “Watch out for the teachers of the Law



V38b. who like to walk around in their long robes and be greeted with respect in the marketplace,



1. Loved themselves – busy seeking honour




1. Loved themselves – busy seeking honourLong Robes




1. Loved themselves – busy seeking honourLong Robes – worn in synagogues




1. Loved themselves – seek honourLong Robes – worn in synagoguesA warning against desire for status &

fame




1. Loved themselves – seek honourLong Robes – worn in synagoguesA warning against desire for status &

fame We do ministry because we love God, not to seek glory for self.




1. Loved themselves – seek honour




1. Loved themselves – seek honour

V39. who choose the reserved seats in the synagogues and the best places at feasts



1. Loved themselves – seek honour2. Loved themselves – seek special places





Why seek honour?





Why seek honour?• Were not paid





A warning against a desire for respect and reverence





A warning against a desire for respect and reverenceLove for God lead us to put God first.





V40 They take advantage of widows and rob them of their homes, and then make a show of saying long prayers.I



1. Loved themselves – seek honour2. Loved themselves – seek special places3. Loved themselves – seek personal gain




1. Loved themselves – seek honour2. Loved themselves – seek special places3. Loved themselves – seek personal gain• from their homes




1. Loved themselves – seek honour2. Loved themselves – seek special places3. Loved themselves – seek personal gain• from their homes & their generosity




1. Loved themselves – seek honour2. Loved themselves – seek special places3. Loved themselves – seek personal gain• from their homes & their generosity• warning against abuse of power to gain

from the weak and vulnerable



1. Loved themselves – seek honour2. Loved themselves – seek special places3. Loved themselves – seek personal gain• from their homes & their generosity• warning against abuse of power to gain

from the weak and vulnerable• Love for God, leads us to give to God, not

take from God.



1. Loved themselves – seek honour, special places and personal gain

•The Widow




•The Widow

V41 Many rich men dropped in a lot of money; 42 then a poor widow came along and dropped in two little copper coins, worth about a penny.




•The Widow• She gave her offering

V41 Many rich men dropped in a lot of money; 42 then a poor widow came along and dropped in two little copper coins, worth about a penny.




•The Widow• She gave her offering

V44 the others put in what they had to spare of their riches; but she, poor as she is, put in all she had—she gave all she had to live on.”




•The Widow• She gave her offering• The attitude, not the amount, matters.





•The Widow• She gave her offering• The attitude, not the amount, matters.• The quality, not the quantity, matters.





•The Widow• She gave her offering• The attitude, not the amount, matters.• The quality, not the quantity, matters.• Do not give from your spare/left overs




•The Widow• She gave her offering• The attitude, not the amount, matters.• The quality, not the quantity, matters.• Do not give from your spare/left overs• But give as first fruit to God




•The Widow• She gave her offering• The attitude, not the amount, matters.• The quality, not the quantity, matters.• Do not give from your spare/left overs• But give as first fruit to God• 3 stages of conversion: mind, heart & wallet




•The Widow – loved God with her ‘all’• She gave her offering• The attitude, not the amount, matters.• The quality, not the quantity, matters.• Do not give from your spare/left overs• But give as first fruit to God• 3 stages of conversion: mind, heart & wallet


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