Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven*
That is a beautiful blessing, just for being humble in spirit. But what does that mean?
It is explained well in Luke 18: 11-14 Jesus speaks of two men who go into the temple to pray, one is a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee thanked God that he was not like other men, then he lists all the good things he does.
The tax collector asked for mercy because of his sins, and he was sorry about sinning.
So who are we like? Are we boastful and lofty? Or have we searched our hearts and confess to God, with sorrow and a heavy heart, but asking for mercy and strength to overcome.
*Ref: Isaiah 57:15 -
For the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity,
whose name is Holy, says:
“I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also who is of a contrite and humble spirit,
to revive the spirit of the humble,
and to revive the heart of the contrite.
That is a beautiful blessing, just for being humble in spirit. But what does that mean?
It is explained well in Luke 18: 11-14 Jesus speaks of two men who go into the temple to pray, one is a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee thanked God that he was not like other men, then he lists all the good things he does.
The tax collector asked for mercy because of his sins, and he was sorry about sinning.
So who are we like? Are we boastful and lofty? Or have we searched our hearts and confess to God, with sorrow and a heavy heart, but asking for mercy and strength to overcome.
*Ref: Isaiah 57:15 -
For the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity,
whose name is Holy, says:
“I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also who is of a contrite and humble spirit,
to revive the spirit of the humble,
and to revive the heart of the contrite.
