Matthew 5:3; 2 Cor. 1:8-9; And selected texts

At the core, every problem in your life has the same root cause:

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MATTHEW 5: BEATITUDES

Blessed = Happy, deep sense of peace.

“Poor in spirit” =

- recognizing my sinfulness, my helplessness, and that you need God’s help.

Three Ways To Be Poor In Spirit…

1. I must humbly admit

(James 4:6).

1. The first thing you need to admit is this:
   Reveal Answer
   (Romans 8:20).
2. You need to admit: My
   Reveal Answer
   (Psalm 32:3-5).
3. I must admit it…to
   Reveal Answer
   (Proverb 28:13).
4. My pride and fear that
   Reveal Answer
   (Genesis 3:8; Jeremiah 2:13).

2. I need to humbly

(2 Cor. 1:8-9).
“You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there’s more of God and his rule.” -Matthew 5:3 in The Message Paraphrase

3. I must humbly accept help from

(Ecclesiastes. 4:9).

The reality choice—Humble yourself and admit you need help. Healing starts with ownership!