"Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, and to have the best seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets! They devour widows' houses and for the sake of appearance say long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation."In contrast, Jesus praises the poor widow who puts two small copper coins in the offering--everything she had.
The Chancel Choir's anthem on Sunday ends with a question: "And what does the Lord require of you but to do justice and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" ("Offertory" by John Ness Beck, based on Micah 6:6-8.) An interesting question, in light of the Gospel lesson for the day.
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