*POOR
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for they will inherit the earth. (Matt 5: )
Blessed are they who realize that no earthly acquisition can substitute for God. (http://www.orthodoxeurope.org/page/10/1.aspx)
Blessed are the poor in spirit could mean a blessing now for those dependent upon God now or it could mean in the future for those who realize their spiritually now is poor/weak/impure/sinful but will be rewarded later. (Randy, 3/18/97)
In the parable of the rich young man, Jesus showed the folly of being materially rich but poor in one's relationship with God. It is difficult for the rich to come to faith. The poor have a better sense of the futility of their own resources, and for this reason Christ blessed the poor. (Vanity, p24)
Who is poor? He who is not contented. (Wisdom, Hinduism, p41)