Understanding Poverty and Longing for What Is Out of Reach

Poverty is not about lacking possessions but is defined by the extent to which one desires what is unattainable. According to St. John Chrysostom, being poor is more about longing for what is out of reach rather than not having. This notion applies to spiritual poverty as well, suggesting that it is beneficial to yearn for things beyond our grasp, as it reflects a state of humility and dependence.