20061015 Meekness follows poverty of spirit and mourning in a logical fashion as the manner in which a forgiven child of God lives out his life in relation to those around him. The Scottish theologian and pastor Sinclair B. Ferguson defines meekness as follows: “It is… Read More »Meek and Lowly
20061008 Mourning is the heartfelt emotion of the believer who is poor in spirit, and can be understood as profound sorrow or grief caused by deep personal loss. The Christian believer who understands the gravity of his own personal sin cries out with the apostle Paul, “What… Read More »The Joy Of Mourning
20061001 What does it mean to be poor in spirit? It does not mean financial poverty, nor does it mean emotional depression. Poverty of spirit is the personal acknowledgment of one’s spiritual bankruptcy before God. It refers to the person who realizes his spiritual bondage and his personal… Read More »The Poor In Spirit
