Use the passage to answer the question.

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:

2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,

3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.”

—King James Bible, Matthew 5:1–2

Given these words, which of the following does Jesus and the Christian god value?


A) prosperity


B)ambition


C)equality


D)opportunity