III. The Pleasure—v. 5 A. People—“… Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith …” Those who know Christ are rich in spiritual ways. Note the words of Paul in 1 Corinthians 3:22. B. Promise—“And heirs of the kingdom which He hath promised to them that love Him?” Those who are poor in Spirit will inherit the kingdom of God. When we are children of God, He is our Father and what He has is ours—John 1:12. IV. The Problem—vv. 1–7 A. Problem of the rich—v. 6. The rich oppress the poor;