Luke 12:31
Instead, pursue his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.
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- 1 Tim 4:8 : 8 For“physical exercise has some value, but godliness is valuable in every way. It holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.”
- 1 Kgs 3:11-13 : 11 God said to him,“Because you asked for the ability to make wise judicial decisions, and not for long life, or riches, or vengeance on your enemies, 12 I grant your request, and give you a wise and discerning mind superior to that of anyone who has preceded or will succeed you. 13 Furthermore, I am giving you what you did not request– riches and honor so that you will be the greatest king of your generation.
- Matt 6:33 : 33 But above all pursue his kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
- Ps 37:25 : 25 I was once young, now I am old. I have never seen a godly man abandoned, or his children forced to search for food.
- Ps 84:11 : 11 For the LORD God is our sovereign protector. The LORD bestows favor and honor; he withholds no good thing from those who have integrity.
- Ps 34:9 : 9 Fear the LORD, you chosen people of his, for those who fear him lack nothing!
- John 6:27 : 27 Do not work for the food that disappears, but for the food that remains to eternal life– the food which the Son of Man will give to you. For God the Father has put his seal of approval on him.”
- Rom 8:31 : 31 What then shall we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
- Heb 13:5 : 5 Your conduct must be free from the love of money and you must be content with what you have, for he has said,“I will never leave you and I will never abandon you.”
- Ps 37:3 : 3 Trust in the LORD and do what is right! Settle in the land and maintain your integrity!
- Luke 10:42 : 42 but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the best part; it will not be taken away from her.”
- Isa 33:16 : 16 This is the person who will live in a secure place; he will find safety in the rocky, mountain strongholds; he will have food and a constant supply of water.
- Ps 37:19 : 19 They will not be ashamed when hard times come; when famine comes they will have enough to eat.
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- Matt 6:25-3410 verses92%
25 Do Not Worry“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Isn’t there more to life than food and more to the body than clothing?
26 Look at the birds in the sky: They do not sow, or reap, or gather into barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren’t you more valuable than they are?
27 And which of you by worrying can add even one hour to his life?
28 Why do you worry about clothing? Think about how the flowers of the field grow; they do not work or spin.
29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was clothed like one of these!
30 And if this is how God clothes the wild grass, which is here today and tomorrow is tossed into the fire to heat the oven, won’t he clothe you even more, you people of little faith?
31 So then, don’t worry saying,‘What will we eat?’ or‘What will we drink?’ or‘What will we wear?’
32 For the unconverted pursue these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.
33 But above all pursue his kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
34 So then, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.
- Luke 12:25-306 verses87%
25 And which of you by worrying can add an hour to his life?
26 So if you cannot do such a very little thing as this, why do you worry about the rest?
27 Consider how the flowers grow; they do not work or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory was clothed like one of these!
28 And if this is how God clothes the wild grass, which is here today and tomorrow is tossed into the fire to heat the oven, how much more will he clothe you, you people of little faith!
29 So do not be overly concerned about what you will eat and what you will drink, and do not worry about such things.
30 For all the nations of the world pursue these things, and your Father knows that you need them.
- Luke 12:32-343 verses80%
32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is well pleased to give you the kingdom.
33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves purses that do not wear out– a treasure in heaven that never decreases, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.
34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
- Luke 12:21-233 verses76%
21 So it is with the one who stores up riches for himself, but is not rich toward God.”
22 Exhortation Not to Worry Then Jesus said to his disciples,“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear.
23 For there is more to life than food, and more to the body than clothing.
- Matt 6:8-114 verses74%
8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
9 So pray this way: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored,
10 may your kingdom come, may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
11 Give us today our daily bread,
- Luke 12:15-162 verses74%
15 Then he said to them,“Watch out and guard yourself from all types of greed, because one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”
16 He then told them a parable:“The land of a certain rich man produced an abundant crop,
- Luke 21:31-322 verses73%
31 So also you, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.
32 I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.
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7 Ask, Seek, Knock“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened for you.
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9 “So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you.
- Matt 6:19-213 verses72%
19 Lasting Treasure“Do not accumulate for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and devouring insect destroy and where thieves break in and steal.
20 But accumulate for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and devouring insect do not destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal.
21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
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22 When Jesus heard this, he said to him,“One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
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24 Do not seek your own good, but the good of the other person.
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21 nor will they say,‘Look, here it is!’ or‘There!’ For indeed, the kingdom of God is in your midst.”
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31 But many who are first will be last, and the last first.”
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31 Treat others in the same way that you would want them to treat you.
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27 Do not work for the food that disappears, but for the food that remains to eternal life– the food which the Son of Man will give to you. For God the Father has put his seal of approval on him.”
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41 But give from your heart to those in need, and then everything will be clean for you.
- Mark 13:29-313 verses70%
29 So also you, when you see these things happening, know that he is near, right at the door.
30 I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.
31 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.
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31 So do not be afraid; you are more valuable than many sparrows.
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11 But you, as a person dedicated to God, keep away from all that. Instead pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.
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18 Then he said,‘I will do this: I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods.
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11 If you then, although you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!
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17 For the kingdom of God does not consist of food and drink, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.