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Seeker:
Hi
Luke 4:18 & other similar scriptures. Is there any post or material by Mr Smith on this topic or why were the POOR even created. Must be for someone's benefit.
These scriptures are in my daily thoughts, daily I ask for clarity on these scriptures, I search the internet for good reasons why the POOR has to struggle/suffer all this life and think that there's a better life after judgement.
Jesus & his disciples mission was to preach to the poor, hence, "the GOSPEL is/are for the poor".

How easy it is for the RICH, enjoy this life, die, be judged, enjoy life forever, what an amazing GOD!
Gee, there's so much of questions with very few vague answers which do not satisfy my soul.
GOD Bless.

Dave in Tenn:
Mar 10:21  And looking at him, Jesus loved him, and said to him, One thing is lacking to you. Go, sell what things you have, and give to the poor. And you will have treasure in Heaven. And come, follow Me, taking up the cross.
Mar 10:22  But being sad at the Word, he went away grieving; for he had many possessions.
Mar 10:23  And having looked around, Jesus said to His disciples, How hardly those having riches will enter into the kingdom of God!
Mar 10:24  And the disciples were astonished at His Words. And answering again, Jesus said to them, Children, how hard it is for those trusting on riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
Mar 10:25  It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of the needle, than for a rich one to enter into the kingdom of God.
Mar 10:26  And they were exceedingly astonished, saying to themselves, And who is able to be saved?
Mar 10:27  But looking at them, Jesus said, From men it is impossible, but not from God. For all things are possible from God.

octoberose:
I wonder Seeker, if there is not another way to look at this:

 James 1:9  The brother in humble circumstances should boast in his exaltation.

 I Samuel 2: 7-8 He raises up the poor from the dust, he lifts the needy from the ash heap, to make them sit with princes and inherit a seat of honor.

 
Proverbs 22:22 Do not exploit the poor because they are poor and do not crush the needy in court, for the Lord will take up their case and will exact life for life.

I think you think too highly of the rich because I can tell you a big house and bank account does not bring happiness. I would gladly, happily give up every material thing for my son back in our lives. The rest is just things. Surely you have noticed that people in the public eye, the actors and actress, the politicians, the head of businesses often lead wretched and desperate lives. Rich or poor we all struggle. We all are accountable to our God for our actions.
 The Gospel is for all and the poor is the poor in spirit. Poor in spirit, as I understand it, means 'reduced to being a beggar'. This is a spiritual poor- a soul crying out to God because you have no spiritual riches are in need.
 The curse of being "well off" is the belief that we have achieved something on our own. The blessing of being in need is that we know every day Who provides.
 May God meet your needs now, and in the future.

lostANDfound:
I especially love your second last paragraph there Octoberose.

cheekie3:
Seeker -

Regarding your query:


--- Quote from: Seeker on February 20, 2017, 02:52:01 PM ---Hi
Luke 4:18 & other similar scriptures. Is there any post or material by Mr Smith on this topic or why were the POOR even created. Must be for someone's benefit.
These scriptures are in my daily thoughts, daily I ask for clarity on these scriptures, I search the internet for good reasons why the POOR has to struggle/suffer all this life and think that there's a better life after judgement.
Jesus & his disciples mission was to preach to the poor, hence, "the GOSPEL is/are for the poor".

How easy it is for the RICH, enjoy this life, die, be judged, enjoy life forever, what an amazing GOD!
Gee, there's so much of questions with very few vague answers which do not satisfy my soul.
GOD Bless.

--- End quote ---

Matthew 5:3 (KJV)
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Who are the poor in Spirit; and how does one get Rich in Spirit?

Are not all of mankind poor in Spirit - and do we not all need His Holy Spirit to become Rich in Spirit?

It depends on what is meant by the poor. Is one poor because they do not have any money? Is one Rich because they are Gifted His Holy Spirit?

What is success? In the world, is it purely based on material wealth? In His Kingdom, is it based on our standing In Him?

Do we not all enter the world with nothing? Is it not His Divine Will to Give each and every one of his children all that He has?

Warmest Regards.

George

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