121. Poor, The
121. Poor, The
121 THE POOR
INTRODUCTION The poor are the destitute. It is usually put in contrast with rich. It is a term that may be applied to all the things we possess.
One may be poor in some th ings and rich in others.
I. THE POOR IN MATERIAL THINGS 1. We brought nothing here ; we can take nothin g away. (1 Timothy 6:7-8.) 2. We need only food, clothing , and shelter.
3. Poverty is not a sin; God does not condemn it.
4. Riches do not commend us to God .
5. One who has trad ed health for wealth.
II. THE POOR SOCIALLY 1. It one has no friends, one is poor indeed.
2. If one has a disagreeable disposition.
3. If one is selfish and cruel.
III. THE POOR MORALLY 1. If one has low ideals, one is very poor.
2. If one has a guilty conscience.
3. If one has lost self-respect.
IV. THE POOR SPIRITUALLY 1. If the soul has been neglected, one is poor.
2. If world lin ess has caused one to lose fellowship with Christ.
3. If one has laid up all treasures on earth .
4. If one is not rich toward God. (Luke 12:21.) V. THE POOR THAT GOD BLESSES 1. Not all blessed because of their poverty.
2. The poor in Spirit. (Matthew 5:3.) 3. The poor in contri te spirit. (Isaiah 66:2.)