Chapter 24 — Part II — The Beatitudes
Section 441. Q. Can the rich, too, be poor in spirit? A. Doubtless they can: if they consider that visible riches are corruptible and soon pass away, and can never compensate for the want of spiritual goods. What is a man profited, if he gain the whole world, and lose his own soul for what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? Matt. xvi. 26.