For the record, while I agree with Zo’s economics, I do not agree with his interpretation of “blessed are the poor.”
Matthew 5:3 actually says: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
It’s got nothing whatsoever to do with material wealth or lack thereof.
Jesus is saying here that those who are “poor in spirit” will be blessed by God with eternal life.
A pauper can be poor in spirit. Or not. Likewise a billionaire.
Poverty of SPIRIT is about knowing who one truly is in relation to God.
A Road Map for Spiritual Growth by Chrissy the Hyphenated
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Well, I love Zo, and he’s usually right about just about everything… but I think your interpretation of Matthew 5:3 makes more sense than his!
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