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BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT
MATTHEW 5:3
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The Beatitudes Matt. 5:3-12 The “Be Attitudes” begin with “Blessed”
Character of a Christian (citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven) Composite description Composite reward Logical progression Not the same as Luke 6:20-26 Spiritual Only vs. Physical and Spiritual 8 positive statements vs. 3 positive and 3 negative statements
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“Blessed are the poor in spirit”
Poor in spirit not financially poor 1 Tim. 6:17 Poverty is not a virtue Riches are a stumblingblock Mark 10:23-27 Poor in spirit is not weak-willed It is humility Matt. 18:1-3, 20:20-28 The foundation of repentance, discipleship Humility to see our faults Matt. 5:4 Humility to submit to God Matt. 5:5 Psalm 51:14-17, Matt. 11:28-30, Mark 16:16
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