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The Beatitudes Beautiful attitudes Not by outward things Formula for happiness Not by outward things Not by pleasure Not by money Blessed = Happy Beatitude = happy

“For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.” Proverbs 23:7

The Beatitudes Man to God Relationship 1-4 Remove sin – peace with God Man to Man Relationship 5-8 Live peaceably with others

Blessed are the Poor in Spirit The world says differently.. “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 The world says differently..

Blessed are the Poor in Spirit Poor – Be without and know it Poor in spirit Be in need and realize it Humble opinion of oneself Aware that we are sinners “Blessed are the ones who know that spiritually they are paupers, for heaven’s kingdom is theirs”

Blessed are the Poor in Spirit Pride involved in fall of Man – Gen.3 Thought he knew what was best Humility to return to God Humble our self spiritually “Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.” 1 Cor. 3:18

Blessed are the Poor in Spirit “Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.” Jas. 4:10 The less you know, the more you think you know. The more you know, the less you think you know.

Blessed are the Poor in Spirit “O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.” Jer.10:23 A humble man is teachable. “Thou art the potter, I am the clay”

What do you see ?

Theirs is the kingdom of heaven “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 The Kingdom is the Church Matt. 16:18-19

Pentecost Acts 2 Fulfilled Matt. 16:18-19 “poor in spirit” - “what shall we do?” Lord added to the church Reward for those poor in spirit Those who enter the kingdom are those who are “poor in spirit”

Theirs is the kingdom of heaven What about the Proud ? Cursed - Not Blessed Theirs is not the kingdom Woes to the self-righteous “Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.” Proverbs 16:18 Matthew 23 “Woe unto you”

Blessed are the Poor in Spirit Specific - Poor in Spirit – without Results - Kingdom of Heaven Principle - Humility - teachable Application - Trust in God - Faith

The Beatitudes Matthew 5:1-12 The First Beatitude

Nelson Chapel Church of Christ 5039 Six Mile Road Maryville, Tn. 37803 www.nelsonchapelchurchofchrist.org March 25, 2018 Sermon by Arthur Pigman 2705 Druid Hill Dr. Maryville, Tn. 37804 art65ann@gmail.com CCL11325562