Mat 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.IntroductionStory of Buddhist monk and arrogant student.The relation of heaven to the heart.David's confession Ps. 51Various Interpretations: Economically poor, realization of one's inabilityGospel preached to the poor. Lk 4. 18, Mt. 11. 5Difficult for rich to enter heaven. Mt. 19. 23; Lk. 18. 24Barnes: Riches produce care, anxiety, and dangers, and not the least is the danger of losing heaven by them.Clarke: Poor in spirit - One who is deeply sensible of his spiritual...