Matthew 6:25

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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?

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  • Matt 6:31 : 31 So then, don’t worry saying,‘What will we eat?’ or‘What will we drink?’ or‘What will we wear?’
  • Phil 4:6 : 6 Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God.
  • 1 Pet 5:7 : 7 by casting all your cares on him because he cares for you.
  • Matt 6:34 : 34 So then, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.
  • Luke 12:22-31 : 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. 24 Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn, yet God feeds them. How much more valuable are you than the birds! 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. 31 Instead, pursue his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.
  • Matt 6:27-28 : 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.
  • 1 Cor 7:32 : 32 And I want you to be free from concern. An unmarried man is concerned about the things of the Lord, how to please the Lord.
  • Ps 55:22 : 22 Throw your burden upon the LORD, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the godly to be shaken.
  • Luke 12:4-5 : 4 “I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have nothing more they can do. 5 But I will warn you whom you should fear: Fear the one who, after the killing, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him!
  • Rom 8:32 : 32 Indeed, he who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all– how will he not also, along with him, freely give us all things?
  • Matt 10:19 : 19 Whenever they hand you over for trial, do not worry about how to speak or what to say, for what you should say will be given to you at that time.
  • Matt 13:22 : 22 The seed sown among thorns is the person who hears the word, but worldly cares and the seductiveness of wealth choke the word, so it produces nothing.
  • Mark 4:19 : 19 but worldly cares, the seductiveness of wealth, and the desire for other things come in and choke the word, and it produces nothing.
  • Mark 13:11 : 11 When they arrest you and hand you over for trial, do not worry about what to speak. But say whatever is given you at that time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit.
  • Luke 8:14 : 14 As for the seed that fell among thorns, these are the ones who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by the worries and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature.
  • Luke 10:40-41 : 40 But Martha was distracted with all the preparations she had to make, so she came up to him and said,“Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do all the work alone? Tell her to help me.” 41 But the Lord answered her,“Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things,
  • Luke 12:8-9 : 8 “I tell you, whoever acknowledges me before men, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before God’s angels. 9 But the one who denies me before men will be denied before God’s angels.
  • Luke 12:11 : 11 But when they bring you before the synagogues, the rulers, and the authorities, do not worry about how you should make your defense or what you should say,
  • 2 Tim 2:4 : 4 No one in military service gets entangled in matters of everyday life; otherwise he will not please the one who recruited him.
  • Heb 13:5-6 : 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.” 6 So we can say with confidence,“The Lord is my helper, and I will not be afraid. What can people do to me?”
  • Matt 5:22-28 : 22 But I say to you that anyone who is angry with a brother will be subjected to judgment. And whoever insults a brother will be brought before the council, and whoever says‘Fool’ will be sent to fiery hell. 23 So then, if you bring your gift to the altar and there you remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother and then come and present your gift. 25 Reach agreement quickly with your accuser while on the way to court, or he may hand you over to the judge, and the judge hand you over to the warden, and you will be thrown into prison. 26 I tell you the truth, you will never get out of there until you have paid the last penny! 27 Adultery“You have heard that it was said,‘Do not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to desire her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

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  • Luke 12:21-34
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    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.

    24 Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn, yet God feeds them. How much more valuable are you than the birds!

    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.

    31 Instead, pursue his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.

    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.

  • Matt 6:26-34
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    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.

  • 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.”

  • 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.”

  • 24 “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.

  • Matt 6:19-21
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    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.

  • 8 But if we have food and shelter, we will be satisfied with that.

  • 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

  • 31 So do not be afraid; you are more valuable than many sparrows.

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    28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the one who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

    29 Aren’t two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will.

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    25 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life because of me will find it.

    26 For what does it benefit a person if he gains the whole world but forfeits his life? Or what can a person give in exchange for his life?

  • 2 Why pay money for something that will not nourish you? Why spend your hard-earned money on something that will not satisfy? Listen carefully to me and eat what is nourishing! Enjoy fine food!

  • 14 You do not know about tomorrow. What is your life like? For you are a puff of smoke that appears for a short time and then vanishes.

  • 3 He said to them,“Take nothing for your journey– no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, and do not take an extra tunic.

  • 9 and to put on sandals but not to wear two tunics.

  • Matt 10:9-10
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    9 Do not take gold, silver, or copper in your belts,

    10 no bag for the journey, or an extra tunic, or sandals or staff, for the worker deserves his provisions.

  • 25 The one who loves his life destroys it, and the one who hates his life in this world guards it for eternal life.

  • 34 Be Ready!“But be on your guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day close down upon you suddenly like a trap.

  • Luke 12:6-7
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    6 Aren’t five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten before God.

    7 In fact, even the hairs on your head are all numbered. Do not be afraid; you are more valuable than many sparrows.

  • 13 No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.”

  • 4 “I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have nothing more they can do.

  • 1 Pure-hearted Giving“Be careful not to display your righteousness merely to be seen by people. Otherwise you have no reward with your Father in heaven.

  • 19 And I will say to myself,“You have plenty of goods stored up for many years; relax, eat, drink, celebrate!”’