BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT

The poor in spirit lack pride, self-worth, and arrogance. They wholly depend on God and that is what The Lord wants so He can use us. Destitute, they beg for God's forgiveness.

Matthew 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs in the kingdom of heaven.

The first principle of the Sermon on The Mount is that a new life style is given to the believer, one that God promises will bring eternal happiness.

YOU ARE POOR IN SPIRIT (NOT PROUD) IF YOU:

Seek to know God and make Him your personal Savior

Give God first place in your life

Seek to please God in everything

Don't complain about the life God has given you

Trust God for all circumstances

Tolerate others

Pray, knowing you are helpless without God

Accept the Bible and God's plan for your life

Praise God with thankfulness

Being poor in spirit is against our carnal nature. It is impossible to do apart from God's help.