What does "poor in spirit" mean?
The "poor in spirit" does not mean those who are economically poor;
BUT, those who are poor in the presence of God, those who do not posses
any spiritual qualifications to merit salvation. The "poor in spirit", in this
context, means those who are conscious of their own sins in the presence
of an infinite, most holy God. When we realize that we are ALL "poor in
spirit", we are in need of grace (and grace alone) that comes to us by faith
in Jesus Christ. THEN, theirs IS the kingdom of heaven!!!
From page 269, Always Growing in the Faith, by Gene Dirr.
Available at www.amazon.com.
About Me
- Gene Dirr
- Gene Dirr professed his faith in Jesus Christ at the age of eleven. After a small-town Texas childhood, Dirr received his Bachelors degree in Business Administration from the University of Texas, Austin. A veteran of the United States Air Force and on active duty during the Cuban Missile Crisis, the author moved from an insurance examiner for the state of Texas to owning his own insurance agency. Now semi-retired, Mr. Dirr has been recognized as a leader in the Executive Level Appointment Setting business. He continues his love of church and community by teaching Sunday school in his Methodist church.
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