Matthew 6:32
For the unconverted pursue these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.
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- Matt 6:8 : 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
- Luke 12:30 : 30 For all the nations of the world pursue these things, and your Father knows that you need them.
- Eph 4:17 : 17 Live in Holiness So I say this, and insist in the Lord, that you no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking.
- 1 Thess 4:5 : 5 not in lustful passion like the Gentiles who do not know God.
- Matt 20:25-26 : 25 But Jesus called them and said,“You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in high positions use their authority over them. 26 It must not be this way among you! Instead whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant,
- Luke 11:11-13 : 11 What father among you, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead of a fish? 12 Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? 13 If you then, although you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
- Ps 17:14 : 14 LORD, use your power to deliver me from these murderers, from the murderers of this world! They enjoy prosperity; you overwhelm them with the riches they desire. They have many children, and leave their wealth to their offspring.
- Ps 103:13 : 13 As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on his faithful followers.
- Matt 5:46-47 : 46 For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Even the tax collectors do the same, don’t they? 47 And if you only greet your brothers, what more do you do? Even the Gentiles do the same, don’t they?
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- Luke 12:26-349 verses91%
26So if you cannot do such a very little thing as this, why do you worry about the rest?
27Consider 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!
28And 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!
29So do not be overly concerned about what you will eat and what you will drink, and do not worry about such things.
30For all the nations of the world pursue these things, and your Father knows that you need them.
31Instead, 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.
33Sell 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.
34For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
- Matt 6:33-342 verses87%
33But above all pursue his kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
34So then, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.
- Matt 6:24-318 verses86%
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.
25Do 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?
26Look 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?
27And which of you by worrying can add even one hour to his life?
28Why do you worry about clothing? Think about how the flowers of the field grow; they do not work or spin.
29Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was clothed like one of these!
30And 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?
31So then, don’t worry saying,‘What will we eat?’ or‘What will we drink?’ or‘What will we wear?’
- Matt 6:7-115 verses83%
7When you pray, do not babble repetitiously like the Gentiles, because they think that by their many words they will be heard.
8Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
9So pray this way: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored,
10may your kingdom come, may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
11Give us today our daily bread,
- Luke 12:22-243 verses77%
22Exhortation 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.
23For there is more to life than food, and more to the body than clothing.
24Consider 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!
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8But if we have food and shelter, we will be satisfied with that.
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1Pure-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.
- Matt 6:18-214 verses72%
18so that it will not be obvious to others when you are fasting, but only to your Father who is in secret. And your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.
19Lasting Treasure“Do not accumulate for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and devouring insect destroy and where thieves break in and steal.
20But accumulate for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and devouring insect do not destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal.
21For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
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15Then 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.”
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27Do 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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11If 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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3Give us each day our daily bread,
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4so that your gift may be in secret. And your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.
- Luke 6:30-312 verses70%
30Give to everyone who asks you, and do not ask for your possessions back from the person who takes them away.
31Treat others in the same way that you would want them to treat you.
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17Command those who are rich in this world’s goods not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches, which are uncertain, but on God who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment.
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36Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
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36Send them away so that they can go into the surrounding countryside and villages and buy something for themselves to eat.”
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7Ask, 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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29Aren’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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24Do not seek your own good, but the good of the other person.
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6Now godliness combined with contentment brings great profit.
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19And my God will supply your every need according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
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14“For if you forgive others their sins, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
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11But you, as a person dedicated to God, keep away from all that. Instead pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.