How do we know that the doctrine of Christ's poverty is true?

The doctrine of Christ's poverty is rooted in biblical scripture. Paul's declaration in 2 Corinthians 8:9 is a primary source, but the concept is threaded throughout the New Testament. It is not simply about economic or material gain but about the spiritual realities of redemption. The Gospels (especially the accounts of Christ's birth in humble surroundings and His sacrificial death) detail His life of humiliation. Fulfillment of prophetic writings, such as those found in Isaiah, where the suffering servant is described, contribute to the understanding that Christ became poor to serve a greater purpose: to bring many sons to glory. This is affirmed by the overarching narrative of Scripture that points to Christ's mission.