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Matthew 5:3 - What It Means to Be Poor in Spirit.

Matthew 5:3 (NLT) God blesses those who are 
poor and realize their need for him, for the 
Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. 

COMMENTARY PEARL

   Everybody wants to be a somebody, or so 
it seems. So many people want to be a star, to 
be out in front, and they think that will make 
them happy. 
   Yet Jesus said, Blessed are the poor 
in spirit (Matthew 5:3 NKJV). In other 
words, Happy are the nobodies. To be poor in 
spirit has nothing to do with how much you have in 
your bank account. This is about your attitude 
toward God. 
   Heres another way to translate this: 
Happy, or blessed, is the person who sees his or 
her real spiritual condition. 
   And what is your real spiritual 
condition? You are spiritually destitute. You are 
spiritually impoverished. You are desperately in need of 
God.  
   If you want to be a happy person, it 
starts with knowing that about yourself. Blessed 
are those who see themselves as they really are, 
which is spiritually bankrupt. 
   Jesus also said, Blessed are those who 
mourn, for they shall be comforted (Matthew 5:4 
NKJV). Here the idea of mourning is being sorry for 
our sin. Its mourning over our sin. 
   We see our condition before God as 
sinners, but it isnt a hopeless situation. There 
is a Savior who died on the cross for me and 
shed His blood for every sin Ive ever 
committed. Hes ready to pardon and forgive us. 
   The Bible says that godly sorrow 
produces repentance (2 Corinthians 7:10 NKJV). So, 
we must say, Lord, Im a sinner. Im 
sorry for my sin. 
   If youre really sorry for something, 
youll change. The sorrow the Bible talks about is 
being sorry enough to change your behavior. You 
see God, His holiness, and the life that He 
wants you to live. And you see how far you have to 
go. 
   Blessed or happy, are those who mourn 
over that condition. [Greg Laurie from Harvest 
Ministries; https://www.harvestdaily.com] 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE

Matthew 5:3: What It Means to Be Poor in 
Spirit.: 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2019/20191028-0739.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: 
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/ 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides: 
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2 

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of 
Adventist World Radio (currently live): 
https://bible.awr.org/the-warning/ 

Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW: 
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens 

The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug 
Batchelor: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657