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In the beautiful Sermon on the Mount He
explained what God thinks most precious,
and what would give real happiness.
The Saviour's disciples had been influenced
by the teachings of the rabbis; and for these
disciples, first of all, Christ's lessons were
spoken. That which He taught them is for us
also. We need to learn the same things.
“Blessed are the poor in spirit,” Christ said.
Matthew 5:3. The poor in spirit are those
who know their own sinfulness and need.
They know that of themselves they can do no
