The Condemned vs The Commended | Luke 20:45-21:4 | February 1, 2026 | Aaron T. Colyer

Send us Fan MailIn “The Condemned vs. The Commended” (Luke 20:45–21:4), Jesus contrasts the fake righteousness of the scribes—who love status and public recognition—with the pure devotion of a poor widow who gives everything she has. Jesus warns against practicing faith “to be seen,” and He reminds us that rejecting Him leaves a person under real judgment and condemnation—while in Christ there is no condemnation.Then Jesus points to the widow’s offering as a picture of wholehearted trust: the rich give out of abundance, but she gives sacrificially. The sermon calls us to examine our hearts—especially what our giving reveals about what we treasure—and invites us to respond by giving our whole lives to Jesus, who first gave His life for us.