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Blessed: The Poor in Spirit (Matthew 5:1-3)
Episode 169
Published 4 years, 2 months ago
Description
Being "poor in spirit" means being emptied (in some specific ways) of self, that we might be filled with Christ.
The poor in spirit renounce self-reliance and embrace Christ-reliance.
The poor in spirit renounce self-righteousness and receive Christ's righteousness.
The poor in spirit renounce self-rule and surrender to Christ's rule (receive the kingdom of heaven).