In the 'Beatitudes' (Matthew 5), what is promised to those who are 'poor in spirit'?
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Correct answer: Theirs is the kingdom of heaven
Being 'poor in spirit' refers to the humble acknowledgment that one has nothing to offer God on their own merit. Jesus identifies this spiritual humility as the entry point into His kingdom.
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