MAIN POINT: Money promises that can only come from . POINT #1 – and is historical and a core practice of the church. Mark 12:41a, “41 And he sat down opposite the treasury and watched the people putting money into the offering box.” Acts 2:44-45 ESV, “And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need.” POINT #2 – Money promises but is for the human heart. Mark 12:41B ESV, Many rich people put in large sums.” 1 Timothy 6:10, “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.” POINT #3 – comes from a spirit of humility and trust in God. Mark 12:42-44 ESV, “42 And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which make a penny. 43 And he called his disciples to him and said to them, “Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box. 44 For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.”