Do you see yourself for who you really are?

“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3

The starting point to a relationship with God is this verse from the Sermon on the Mount. You have to recognize the utter weakness of your inner nature and that you can never match up to God.

It is like seeing yourself for who you really are and understanding your only hope for the purity of God must come from outside of yourself.

Jesus did not come to save righteous people. He came to save sinners and call them to repentance. He associated with prostitutes, tax cheats, and adulterers.

Jesus said the healthy (self righteous) have no reason to call a doctor. You will never be healthy on your own and your only hope for spiritual health and purity is almighty God.

All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. This includes you and me.

The pathway to the kingdom of God is repentance and living through the Spirit of Jesus who resides within you.