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Keys. Of the Kingdom. Godly Character for a Godless World. Less is More. Bankrupt. Matthew 5:3; Luke 6:20, 24. Matthew 5:3 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Luke 6:20
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Keys Of the Kingdom Godly Character for a Godless World Less is More
Bankrupt Matthew 5:3; Luke 6:20, 24
Matthew 5:3 3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Luke 6:20 20And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Luke 6:24 24“But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation. Bankrupt
Learning Blessedness • Blessedness is a state of being, a way you are, not a possession you have. • Blessed means happy, fortunate, in a good place. • To be poor in spirit means to be spiritually bankrupt so that we are in need of God in our lives.
Relearning Poverty • Our world has taught us how to seek after wealth, but we must learn how to become poor and destitute to see God’s Kingdom. • God’s Kingdom starts inside of our hearts and spreads through the Gospel of Jesus to other hearts, until the whole world is His Kingdom. • The Kingdom is characterized by people who are poor and needy for God, desperate for Him.
Key of the Kingdom • When we learn to be poor in Spirit, we learn to become teachable in spiritual things. • When we learn to be poor in Spirit, we experience the Kingdom of God in and around us. • When we learn to be poor in Spirit, we open ourselves to the things of God with an unmatched fervor. • Only when we are poor in spirit will God truly be more than enough!