Matthew 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.… I. Examine the CHARACTER here spoken of. 1. We should not confound the poor in spirit with the poor in worldly circumstances. 2. We are not to associate the mean-spirited with the poor in spirit. 3. We are not to understand that the poor in spirit are poor in spirituality. Poorness of spirit involves — (1) Humility; (2) Contentment; (3) Submission; (4) Gratitude. II. In what their BLESSEDNESS consists. 1. Theirs are the privileges of the Church on earth; reconciliation; illumination; communion; joy. 2. The felicities of the Church in heaven. (J. Jordan.) Parallel Verses KJV: Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.WEB: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. |
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