Tag Archives: Poor in spirit

Denying Self

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Stephen Nielsen

  In Matthews Gospel, chapter 5, verses 39-44, Jesus shows us what the Christian character should be: to turn the other cheek, to go the extra mile, to give to the one who has needs, and to love your enemies … Continue reading →

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To Be Poor in Spirit

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Stephen Nielsen

I have been following the book, Studies in the Sermon on the Mount, by Martyn Lloyd-Jones. A very good book! The very first line in the sermon, and the beginning of what is called the Beatitudes, is this line: “Blessed … Continue reading →

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