the way up is down

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

There is no other way to gain access to the kingdom of heaven except to wholly and utterly  depend on Christ.  We bring nothing to the table other than a bag of filthy rags.  “Spiritual enlightenment”, so to speak, does not come from within but without, as we recognize we have nothing to offer but a sinful, broken life and joyfully accept Christ’s perfect, holy life on our behalf.  The world tells us to look within, to see the good, to love and promote ourselves.  The way of the cross says that will never save us.  That the way up is down.  This might appear weak or broken, but Jesus says this person is actually blessed, for they have found the path to heaven.


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