The righteous poor

 Matthew 19:23 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven.

Scripture Meditations for those seeking to keep their affections on things above - Colossians 3:2 while avoiding the trap of seeking material wealth first in life - 1 Timothy 6:8-10.

 

Poor but greatly blessed!

 You have already received your comfort!

 Persecuted because of righteousness

Anointed to preach to the poor

remember that during your life you received your good things...

 The anointed King will raise the poor from the ashes

 Preaching to the poor, a sign of Messiah's Spirit

God has chosen the weak things...

God chose the poor to be rich in faith

Smyrna rich in poverty