As soon as some people hear the word "poverty," they immedi-

ately think of a specific geographical area. They assume that

poverty exists only in developing countries. However, this

book is written just for you, no matter your geographical location,

social status, color or race.

Everyone born under the sun is equally affected by this spirit

in one way or other. I have not yet met a person who is happy and

content being poor. No one is exempt. All human beings struggle

equally to overcome this spirit.

Jesus became poor, not only to save a few impoverished people.

Just as He became sin to redeem all sinners, for your benefit, He

became poor so that you, through His poverty, we may become rich: