Who are the poor in spirit? What does it mean to be poor in spirit, and is this a state of being to which people should aspire? In this Seven Minute Seminary, Tara Beth Leach explores the possibilities of what Jesus means in Matthew 5:3 and offers a compelling reason why the poor in Spirit are the ones whom God considers blessed. She explains why an affluent society which trades in abundance will struggle to appreciate the kingdom of God, and how to prepare our hearts to enter into God’s blessings.