The Why Question

A good friend, seminary professor, and ministry coach I learned from and worked with back in the 80’s had a (sometimes annoying, never forgotten) refrain whenever we discussed ministry planning and programming: “Why? Because until you answer the why question, the cost is always too high.”

 What he meant was why is the only thing that makes what worth sacrificing for.

 Nearly anyone who reads this week’s Gospel (spoiler alert: “The Widow’s Offering”) can pretty quickly come up with the what: sacrificial giving. That’s simple.

 But what’s the why? Well, that’s the vital question, isn’t it?