Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Matthew 26:1-13
by: Tim Bond.
Let’s take a look at this familiar Scripture in light of 1 Timothy 6:10a, “For the love of money is the root of all evil” (KJV). While Judas is always thought of as being the money-conscious disciple, he was not singled out in this passage. When a woman poured a valuable ointment that could have been sold on Jesus’ head, we learn the disciples were disturbed by this gift. Their focus was in the wrong place. Instead of recognizing how she had honored their Savior, they lamented the “waste” of resources. While we are called to be good stewards, we must never forget what is truly important.