Blessings of Spiritual Poverty

The Sermon on the Mount describes life transformation, ultimately not by self-effort but by the power of God in a surrendered life. A first step in this transformation is recognizing your spiritual poverty.

 

Four background observations

 

The Beatitudes

“Blessed” = [Having] “life-joy and satisfaction of God’s favor and salvation, regardless of your outward conditions.” (Amplified Bible)

 

The poor in spirit

 

Those who mourn

 

The meek

 

Live it out