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How do we know that being poor in spirit is God's will?

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We know it is God's will because Jesus explicitly states in His Sermon on the Mount that the poor in spirit are blessed.

The declaration of Jesus in Matthew 5:3 serves as a divine affirmation of the status of the poor in spirit. This pivotal teaching shows that God values humility and contrition over pride and self-sufficiency. Throughout scripture, we see examples of God uplifting the humble and resisting the proud (James 4:6). Furthermore, the promise that 'theirs is the kingdom of heaven' links the recognition of our spiritual poverty with God's plan for salvation. This relationship indicates that being poor in spirit aligns with God's redemptive purpose for humanity.
Scripture References: Matthew 5:3, James 4:6

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