In interpreting the Bible, it is a good idea to consider the entire Bible. It is certain that Jesus was not saying materially poor people were blessed by God and certain of going to heaven. It is obvious, both in context and in comparing parallel passages that the Pope’s comment is stupid and CONTRARY to scripture:
““But poverty is at the center of the Gospel. Preaching about poverty is at the center of Jesus’ message: ‘Blessed are the poor’ is the first of the Beatitudes.”
Material poverty is NOT at the center of the Gospel. SPIRITUAL poverty is. Father Abraham was materially wealthy, but saved by God.
Exploiting workers IS a terrible sin. Those who trample on the poor WILL pay a terrible price. I loathe the Cheap Labor Express types, along with companies that rush to China so they can use virtual slave labor - and yes, many of those making clothes for America might as well be slaves given their evil governments and lack of a chance to ever better themselves.
But Pope Che DID get the Bible wrong, even if he got the words OK. Like Satan and many Communists, he can quote the Bible while twisting its meaning. And if Pope Che doesn’t repent, he will also pay a terrible price! God is not mocked, not even by Popes! Pope Che is sowing communism and calling it the Gospel, and unless he repents, he will be judged for it.
In interpreting the Bible, it is a good idea to consider the entire Bible.
Tell me something I don't know ...
The Beatitudes are recorded in Luke as well as Matthew. Simply snarking "Stupid Pope! He can't even quote the Bible correctly!" when he is, in fact quoting the Bible correctly, detracts from intelligent discussion. There's far too little intelligent discussion, and far too much snark on this forum.
Exploiting workers IS a terrible sin.
Yes. It's one of the Four Sins that Cry Out to Heaven for Vengeance. (James 5:4) Looks like you agree with us Catholics.
Pope Che is sowing communism and calling it the Gospel,
Sure. But snarking because the snarker didn't realize he was quoting Luke instead of Matthew just makes the snarker look stupid.
Fire all the workers and bring on the ai robots...this pope is a da pos leftist pedophile...yeah we should listen to him...