Matthew 5:3
THE BIBLE PRESENTS MANY PARADOXES THAT CHALLENGE OUR HUMAN WAY OF THINKING. We think of the poor as possessing very little, yet Jesus said the riches of heaven belong to the poor in spirit. Self-reliance robs us of God's good gifts. Jesus insisted that in order to follow Him, we will never place our trust in Him. As we acknowledge the poverty of our soul, we realized how desperately we need a Savior. Jesus declared "Repent" For the kingdom of heaven is near" ( Matt.4:17). God has so much to give the one who recognizes his need and will call upon Jesus!
Jesus said it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than it is for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God. He had just encountered the rich ruler who valued his possessions so much that he could not give them up to follow Jesus (Luke18:18-24). Jesus later encountered Zaccheus, a wealthy, notorious sinner (Luke19:1-10). Despise Zaccheus's material wealth, he recognized his spiritual poverty and found salvation. Jesus taught the disciples that the true wealth is found in a relationship with God. Those who realized their inherent spiritual poverty apart from God will trust in Him, and He will enrich their lives immeasurably. Do not allow your resources, wisdom, talent, or abilities to prevent you from trysting6 the Person who can bring you abundant life.
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