"Blessed are the Poor in Spirit"
Proverbs 16:18-19 Pride comes Before Destruction One such reference is found in Proverbs 16:18-19, where it says, “Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall. Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.” This points to an attitude of humility that we as Christians should bear. In addition, it points to the lustful pursuit of earthly riches, or "spoil," as a pitfall that leads to destruction. While having material wealth is not a sin, this scripture reminds us that a desire to be rich is often associated with pride—the opposite of the humility we as Christians should seek. Isaiah 66:1-2 Heaven is the Throne of the Lord Another reference can be found in Isaiah 66:1-2: “This is what the LORD says: 'Heaven is My throne, and the earth is My footstool. Could you build Me a temple as good as that? Could you build Me such a resting place? My hands have made both heaven and earth; they and everything in them are Mi...