Jesus said blessed and happy are those who are poor in spirit, those who recognize that they are spiritually destitute and know they need God in their lives. How then is the kingdom of heaven theirs? Does that mean that the arrogant and self-satisfied are not in the kingdom of heaven? How does being poor in spirit work in our daily lives? Can someone be poor in spirit and claim to be spirit-filled? Does a sense of being rich in spirit play out in denominational rivalries?
Is someone who is poor in spirit much more enjoyable to be around than someone who thinks they have it all together? Are those who are poor in spirit therefore a better example of real Christianity than self-righteous and judgmental people? Are those who are genuinely poor in spirit more likely to change their hearts about their sins than those who are pleased with themselves and believe they are rich and increased with goods?
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