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 good thing. They desire help from God, and to them His blessing is given.

Frelserens disciple var blevet påvirket af rabbinernes lære, og Jesu undervisning gjaldt først og fremmest disciplene. Men hans lære angår også os. Vi behøver den samme undervisning. "Salige er de fattige i ånden" sagde Jesus. Matt. 5,3. De fattige i ånden er dem, der indser deres syndighed og deres behov. De ved, at de ikke kan gøre noget godt af sig selv. De beder Gud om hjælp, og han giver dem sin velsignelse.