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The Sermon on the Mount — Beatitudes and Beyond

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In the first Beatitude, Jesus said 'Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.' What does 'poor in spirit' most directly refer to?

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Those who are humble and recognize their spiritual need before God

📖 Matthew 5:3

The phrase 'poor in spirit' refers to spiritual humility and a recognition of one's spiritual neediness before God, not merely economic poverty (Matthew 5:3).

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AThose who lack material wealth

BThose who are humble and recognize their spiritual need before God

CThose who are sad or depressed

DThose who reject worldly possessions

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“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”

— Psalm 46:1 (NIV)