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“For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 26Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, nor reap nor gather…” quote by The Lockman Foundation
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““For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 26Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth much more than they? 27And who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life? 28And why are you worried about clothing? Observe how the lilies of the field grow; they do not toil nor do they spin, 29yet I say to you that not even Solomon in all his glory clothed himself like one of these. 30But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you? You of little faith! 31Do not worry then, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear for clothing?’ 32For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. 34 “So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.””

The Lockman Foundation

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Jesus teaches that anxiety over material needs is futile because divine provision surpasses human concerns

In simple terms: Don’t worry about food, drink, or clothing; trust God’s care

Key Takeaway

Trust divine provision over material anxiety

Themes

faith trust contentment

Mood

reassuring inspirational

Type

scriptural philosophical

When to use this quote

  • Daily budgeting
  • health decisions
  • spiritual meditation

Key Concepts

Divine providence materialism spiritual focus

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance trust in providence with responsible planning?
  • What daily practices foster contentment?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on faith may neglect practical planning

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