Blessed are the Poor in Spirit

The poor in spirit are not people who are emotionally down or weak. Those with a poverty of spirit are wise because they recognize they are in need of God’s help. Self-sufficiency is the opposite of being poor in spirit (Revelation 3:17). Those who rely on Jesus enjoy the promise of being possessors of the Kingdom of God (heaven) and enjoy all the benefits that come with trusting in and serving the King of kings.