Verse: “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” – Matthew 5:3
Quote: “Jesus Christ did not come to teach only; He came to make me what He teaches I should be.”
That is such a great truth that can be easily missed. If Christ came only to teach, all He did was set a standard that could never be reached; but by showing us the course first-hand, and offering to help us every step of the way, He actually empowers us to do what is otherwise impossible. What better example to emulate than the One Who has perfected what you are trying to do? Jesus doesn’t just say “Do as I do,” but “Follow Me.”