"Blessed are the poor in spirit." Not poor in substance, but spirit. This first beatitude has nothing to do with being materially destitute or financially bankrupt.
Jesus is placing value on a humble spirit, on those who acknowledge a spiritual bankruptcy in and of themselves. Where there is an absence of well-polished pride and personal conceit, there is a wholesome dependence on the living God.
Instead of, "No problem, I can handle it..." There is a quick confession, acknowledging one's own inadequacies...
And the promised blessing for such a humble, dependent, attitude? "Theirs is the kingdom of Heaven," Jesus said. By living lives of such simple faith beneath our Father's sovereign, gracious care, we truly enter into that kingdom of life.
And the promised blessing for such a humble, dependent, attitude? "Theirs is the kingdom of Heaven," Jesus said. By living lives of such simple faith beneath our Father's sovereign, gracious care, we truly enter into that kingdom of life.
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