Luke 12:22-34 - Anxiety

22 And Jesus said to his disciples: "That is why I say to you, Do not be anxious about the life here--what you can get to eat; nor yet about your body--what you can get to wear. 23 For life is more than food, and the body than its clothes. 24 Think of the ravens--they neither sow nor reap; they have neither storehouse nor barn; and yet God feeds them! And how much more precious are you than birds! 25 But which of you, by being anxious, can prolong his life a moment? 26 And, if you cannot do even the smallest thing, why be anxious about other things?

27 Think of the lilies, and how they grow. They neither toil nor spin; yet, I tell you, even Solomon in all his splendor was not robed like one of these. 28 If, even in the field, God so clothes the grass which is living to-day and to-morrow will be thrown into the oven, how much more will he clothe you, O men of little faith! 29 And you--do not be always seeking what you can get to eat or what you can get to drink; and do not waver. 30 These are the things for which all the nations of the world are seeking, and your Father knows that you need them.

31 No, seek his Kingdom, and these things shall be added for you. 32 So do not be afraid, my little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the Kingdom. 33 Sell what belongs to you, and give in charity. Make yourselves purses that will not wear out--an inexhaustible treasure in Heaven, where no thief comes near, or moth works ruin. 34 For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.


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