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Matthew 5:3 - The Poor In Spirit.

Matthew 5:3 - The Poor In Spirit.

Matthew 5:3 (KJV)  Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is 
the kingdom of heaven. 

  The Bible presents many paradoxes that challenge our human way 
of thinking. We think of the poor as possessing very little, yet 
Jesus said the riches of heaven belong to the poor in spirit. 
Self-reliance robs us of God's good gifts.  
  Jesus insisted that in order to follow Him we must deny self. 
As long as we rely on our own resources, we will never place our 
trust in Him. As we acknowledge the poverty of our souls, we realize 
how desperately we need a Savior. Jesus declared: "Repent! For the 
kingdom of heaven is near" (Mt 4:17). God has so much to give the one 
who recognizes his need and will call upon Jesus!  
  Jesus said it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a 
needle than it is for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God. He had 
just encountered the rich ruler, who valued his possessions so much 
that he could not give them up to follow Jesus (Lu 18:18-24). Jesus 
later encountered Zaccheus, a wealthy, notorious sinner (Lu 19:1-10). 
Despite Zaccheus's material wealth, he recognized his spiritual poverty 
and found salvation. Jesus taught the disciples that true wealth is 
found in a relationship with God. Those who realize their inherent 
spiritual poverty apart from God will trust in Him, and He will enrich 
their lives immeasurably. Do not allow your resources, wisdom, talent, 
or abilities to prevent you from trusting the One who can bring you 
abundant life. [Experiencing God Day by Day by Henry and Richard Blackaby 
re Mat. 5:3] 

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