Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3
The word “blessed” refers to the well-being and joy of those who, because of their relationship to Christ and his Word, find their place in God’s kingdom. The benefits of that “membership” include God’s constant love, care, presence and spiritual salvation. There are certain character requirements if we wish to receive the benefits of God’s kingdom; we must be guided by God’s purposes and values and not by the ways and values of the world. The first of these requirements is to be “poor in spirit”-not arrogant or self-reliant. We must humbly recognize that we are not spiritually self-sufficient. That means that we cannot earn a place in God’s kingdom; and that we need the Holy Spirit’s life, power and grace in order to receive the benefits of spiritual salvation.
The Amplified Bible translates Matthew 5:3 in this way:
Blessed [spiritually prosperous, happy, to be admired] are the poor in spirit [those devoid of spiritual arrogance, those who regard themselves as insignificant], for theirs is the kingdom of heaven [both now and forever].
Today’s Bible Readings:
2 Samuel 13, John 17, Psalm 119:81-96 and Proverbs 16:6-7
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