| 59.) Clarifying Between Spiritual Humility And Worldly Pride: I. “Blessed are the meek; for they shall inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5) a.) Commentary: “Meekness is not weakness. Humility is the hallmark of the hero. The first beatitude promised the Kingdom of Heaven to the egoless saint; … He who humbly serves God and humanity; he who humbly submits to His Will and accepts everything that comes, as His Grace; he who is truly humble at heart, realising [God's] Omnipotence, Omniscience, Omnipresence— such a blessed one radiates blessedness. “The whole world is drawn to him; for in his very presence people feel an inexpressible peace and bliss. He has no need for the earthly kingdoms nor for the things of this earth. But he rules the hearts of all human beings—even as Lord [Christ] rules the hearts of the entire humanity today.” * b.) As Sri Sathya Sai Baba Said, God equals man minus ego. |
| II. “Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.” (Matthew 5:3) a.) Commentary: “Poor in spirit are they that have emptied themselves of all ego. “ "Spirited" men [for a lack of better words, poor in spirit and spirited being used—here spirited refers to those who are:] proud of their wealth, proud of their pedigree, proud of their learning, and proud of their wisdom have no place in the Kingdom of Heaven. “What they seek truly and sincerely they shall get. But, what do they seek? “They strive to get the admiration of men, popularity in the world and prosperity in terms of worldly goods. “That they may get: though the fleeting nature of things mundane is sure to make them feel miserable eventually.” * |
| b.) Hence why it is said in the Holy Bible (Matthew 23:11-12): (i) The greatest among you will be your servant. (ii) For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, (iii) And those who humble themselves will be exalted. |
| * Swami Sivananda of Rishikesh, Life and Teachings of Lord Jesus |