The Bible contains clear instructions to the nation of Israel about the amount God required them to give. (Leviticus 27:30-32; Numbers 18:21, 24; Deuteronomy 12:4-7,11, 17, 18; 14:22-27) These requirements were not excessive. Jehovah promised that in return for obedience to his laws, he would make the nation "overflow prosperity.' - DEUTERONOMY 28:1, 2,11, 12.
In other instances, the Israelites could donate voluntarily as much or as little as they desired. For example, when King David planned to build a temple for Jehovah, his subjects donated "gold worth five thousand talents." (1 Chronicles 29:7) Contrast with what Jesus observed when he was on earth. He saw a certain needy widow drop two small coins of very little value" into the temple treasury chests. How much did her donation amount to? Only 1/64 of a day's wages. Yet, Jesus said that this small amount was acceptable. - LUKE 21:1-4.
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