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Detachment from Materialism

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  • A.W. Tozer

    True Poverty of Spirit

    By A.W. Tozer
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    PSA 37:16MAT 5:3MAT 6:19MAT 6:33LUK 12:15PHP 4:19COL 3:21TI 6:7JAS 4:41JN 2:15

    A.W. Tozer emphasizes the concept of true poverty of spirit, illustrating how the human heart is ensnared by a fierce desire for material possessions, which distracts from a genuine relationship with God. He argues that the pronouns 'my' and 'mine' reveal the deep-rooted nature of humanity's fallen state, where things have become more important than God Himself. Tozer describes the blessed individuals who are 'poor in spirit' as those who have renounced their attachment to material possessions, achieving a state of freedom that allows them to truly possess the Kingdom of Heaven. He calls for a heartfelt prayer to God, asking for the removal of these attachments so that God may dwell within without competition. Ultimately, Tozer highlights that true fulfillment comes from God alone, not from the things we cling to.

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