Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Merry Christmas, you guys)

i'll believe it when i see it

Merry Christmas OP.

and the same to you and yours!

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of God. (Matthew 5:3)

What does it mean to be poor in spirit? The word poor is from the Greek ptochos, defined as "...a beggar ...denoting absolute or public mendicancy... distressed..." 2 Perhaps you have seen programs on TV which display the utter poverty of some third world nations. They are poor to the point of malnourishment.

The poor in spirit acknowledge their spiritually destitute state. Recall, Jesus told the Pharisees,

Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance. (Mark 2:17)

The one who follows in the path of Cain, refusing to acknowledge his sin cannot be helped by the Lord. Those who trust in self-righteousness, like the Pharisees, believing they do not need the Saviour, deceive themselves. "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God," (Romans 3:23) Until we realize that we are spiritually destitute because of our sin, we will not see the need to turn to the Lord, nor are we able to experience the freedom He seeks to give us. We must be poor in spirit.

Our text goes on to say of these who have acknowledged their poor spiritual condition, "...for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." What is this kingdom? Why should it be important to us?

The phrase "kingdom of heaven" is used exclusively in Matthew's gospel, appearing 32 times. In the other gospel accounts, this kingdom of heaven is called the kingdom of God.

What can we know about the kingdom of heaven or kingdom of God? by the very name given to it, we should understand that it is a spiritual kingdom, designed out of heaven and owned by God Himself. Without knowing any more - what a blessing.

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Merry Christmas friends!!

MAY GOD hear the cries of our heart as we await his Glorious return!!!!


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Jesus... Thank you for Christian Mod at GLP.

Salt, are you woman?

most definately

Jesus... Thank you for Christian female Mod at GLP. It was about time to send one.

Know Salt, the women are like salt. You can do without them, but it's tasteless. Be our salt.

Merry Christmas my friend.

Merry CHRISTmas SalT!!!!!!

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Merry Christmas to You too Salt!

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and if you aren't poor in spirit, and the kingdom of heaven isn't for you, here is what you get...

Hosea 9:11-16

The glory of Israel will fly away like a bird, for your children will die at birth or perish in the womb or never even be conceived.

Even if your children do survive to grow up, I will take them from you. It will be a terrible day when I turn away and leave you alone.

I have watched Israel become as beautiful and pleasant as Tyre. But now Israel will bring out her children to be slaughtered."

O LORD, what should I request for your people? I will ask for wombs that don't give birth and breasts that give no milk.

The LORD says, "All their wickedness began at Gilgal; there I began to hate them. I will drive them from my land because of their evil actions. I will love them no more because all their leaders are rebels.

The people of Israel are stricken. Their roots are dried up; they will bear no more fruit. And if they give birth, I will slaughter their beloved children."

Merry Christmas to you too mate.

Thank you for the thread Salt. Merry Christmas and God bless.

Thanks Salt, I needed to hear that!

to be "poor in spirit" means what most of us are feeling these days...

we are all sick of all the shit that's going on in the world, can't make ends meet, financially in dire straits, the debauchery of the world has us all vexed.

listen, we all fit the bill for "poor in spirit"

can we all agree that moral is way down?

if anyone is enjoying what the world has to offer these days, give us your secret

Thank you for gracing this thread with your presence and for speaking so profoundly.

Debauchery!!!!
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Merry Christmas, mama!

Hosea 10:13 is a favourite too

Dear Salt, This is for you

the intent of that post is evil.
nothing like taking a selection completely out of context in order to squash the blessing from this thread.

i wont tolerate it.

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

I've pulled a Clark Griswold, you should see the lights over here.

You enjoy helping the vexed. Your reward is knowing you are helping.

And my dog died. He was not there. He has not been there. But if a prayer could change that, then let my prayer be there. I pray, let Him be here.

"So put another dime in the jukebox, baby" and sing "Joy to the world! The Lord has come."

that is the best thing i have heard in a long while

blessings to you

You are mourning honey over the detestable things going on in this world, like this..


And the LORD said unto him, Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abominations that be done in the midst thereof.
Ezekiel 9:4

The angel with the inkhorn marks those who are sighing.

hahaha that was funny Belgium

As a teenager I set out to disprove the Bible,, It led me to a deeper relationship with the lord. he has a sence of humor too and I pray that he leads you to him some day.

Thanks for the laugh.