Text: Matthew 5:1-3
As followers of Jesus, the Bible explains that our true citizenship is in Heaven. This means that our ultimate identity is found in Jesus, and we are called to live our lives here for His greater Kingdom. As Jesus began The Sermon on the Mount, He explained that Kingdom living does not simply determine what we are to do on earth, but it also determines how we are to live, and what we are to be like. In doing so, He described the character and attributes of those who belong to Him. For all who love Jesus and claim to live for him, then these “beatitudes” and character traits should be both present and progressing in our lives. We invite you to listen today to consider how you are practicing and progressing in being poor in spirit.