Beware How You Live And Give | Luke 20:45-21:4 | Pastor John Miller

Are your spiritual habits for show or for God? In this piercing study of Luke 20:45–21:4, Pastor John Miller explores the stark contrast between the religious elites of Jerusalem and a nameless, destitute widow. Standing in the Temple courts just days before His crucifixion, Jesus delivers a dual warning: beware of false living (hypocrisy) and beware of false giving (pride). Pastor John unpacks the "long day of controversy" and shows how Jesus exposed the Scribes—men who loved long robes and public greetings but "devoured widows' houses." In direct contrast, Jesus points His disciples to a poor widow who dropped two tiny copper mites into the treasury. Discover why God measures our giving not by the portion we give, but by the proportion of what we keep. This message is a powerful call to examine our motives, live with integrity, and give with a heart of sacrificial worship. In this study, you will discover: - The Authority of the Word: Why the Bible, and not the preacher or religious tradition, is the final authority for the believer. - The Three Indictments of False Living: Understanding the pride, greed, and hypocrisy of the religious leaders. - Modern Warnings: Why we must beware of "health and wealth" preachers who resemble the Scribes of Jesus’ day. - The Treasury in the Court of Women: A historical look at how people gave in the Temple and how Jesus continues to "watch" our giving today. - Portion vs. Proportion: Why the widow’s two mites were worth more than the large sums of the wealthy. - The Christ-Like Example: How our generosity should reflect the grace of Jesus, who though He was rich, for our sakes became poor. 📺 WATCH THE FULL SERIES: Catch up on the entire verse-by-verse study through the Gospel of Luke here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP9sIJpVEMLKl-Yf93BLg8t9b8KOGIAmC 🕒 Video Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: The Bible is our only Authority 02:18 - Context: Wednesday in the Temple 02:50 - The Two Categories: False Living and False Giving 03:44 - Point 1: The Caution (Beware of the Scribes) 05:14 - Homework: Reading Matthew 23 and the "Woes" 07:11 - Discerning False Teachers in Our Day 09:10 - Point 2: The Conduct (Pride, Greetings, and Seats of Honor) 13:11 - The Greed of the Scribes: Devouring Widows' Houses 14:15 - Warning Against "Health and Wealth" Theology 16:15 - 1 Timothy 6: Contentment vs. The Love of Money 18:00 - Point 3: The Condemnation (Degrees of Punishment) 21:28 - Point 4: The Danger of False Giving (Luke 21:1-4) 22:56 - The Court of the Women: How the Treasury Functioned 25:56 - Why Jesus is Interested in Our Offerings 28:01 - Character Test: Where your treasure is, there is your heart 30:35 - The Widow’s Mite: A Lesson in Faith and Trust 32:44 - David’s Principle: I will not give what costs me nothing 35:20 - Little is Much in the Hands of Jesus 37:15 - Proving the Sincerity of Your Love (2 Corinthians 8-9) 39:15 - Conclusion: The Indescribable Gift ⛪️ Connect with Revival Christian Fellowship We are a church located in Menifee, CA, dedicated to the expository, verse-by-verse teaching of God's Word. Our mission is to see lives transformed by the power of the Gospel and the truth of the Scriptures. Visit our Website: https://www.revival.tv Watch More Sermons: https://www.revival.tv/sermons 🤝 Partner With Us If this ministry has been a blessing to your spiritual growth, consider partnering with us to help take the Word of God to the nations. Give Online: https://www.revival.tv/give 📱 Stay Updated Subscribe to stay connected with Pastor John Miller’s latest teachings and church updates. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revivaltv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revival_tv #Luke20 #Luke21 #PastorJohnMiller #RevivalChristianFellowship #WidowsMite #BibleStudy #ExpositoryPreaching #Hypocrisy #ChristianGiving #AuthorityOfScripture