Who Are the Poor in Spirit?
Why is Theirs the Kingdom of Heaven?
In Jesus’ first Beatitude (Matthew 5:3) that begins the Sermon on the Mount (chapters 5-7), those who are poor in spirit comprise individuals who are utterly devoid of material benefits and who know their compete dependence upon God for their daily bread and their spiritual needs. The Greek word ptōchos for "poor" refers to the destitute, the homeless. …
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