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Jesus Promised the Kingdom of Heaven to the Poor in Spirit ㅡ 

 “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

 (Matthew 5:3)

In the multitude gathered upon the mount there were souls who, in the presence of His purity, felt that they were “wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked” (Revelation 3:17); and they longed for “the grace of God that bringeth salvation” (Titus 2:11).

In these souls, Christ’s words of greeting awakened hope; they saw that their lives were under the benediction of God.

Jesus had presented the cup of blessing to those who felt that they were “rich, and increased with goods” (Revelation 3:17), and had need of nothing, and they had turned with scorn from the gracious gift.

He who feels whole, who thinks that he is reasonably good, and is contented with his condition, does not seek to become a partaker of the grace and righteousness of Christ.

Those who know that they cannot possibly save themselves, or of themselves do any righteous action, are the ones who appreciate the help that Christ can bestow.

They are the poor in spirit, whom He declares to be blessed.

 (Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing 6, 7)