Matthew 6:25-34

Do not worry about food/clothing/tommorrow.
See parallel passage in Lk 12:22-31.
v.25 Do not be anxious but rather have faith in God. Instead of worry, we are to present our needs to God in faith (Phil 4:6). Worry is uncalled for anxiety. Jesus gives two examples: (1) is not life more important than food? and (2) is not the body more important than clothing? The Lord will take care of our basic needs if we seek first his kingdom and his righteousness (v.33). You cannot serve (both) God and money (v.24); if you choose God, do not worry about the material things money can buy. God will take care of those who follow him with their whole heart. See also 1 Pt 5:7. Don't fall prey to the materialism of the world (Mt 13:22).
v.26-27 Our worrying cannot add a single nanosecond to our life (and may actually shorten it). Look at the (wild) birds of the air and learn a theological lesson from them (Cf. Jb 12:7-10). They don't sow or reap yet your heavenly father feeds them. We are of more value to the father than the wild birds (Ps 8:3-8). Birds do what is natural for them in gathering food for the young and building nests, but it is God who actually feeds and clothes them. We too need to do the things that are natural, but to not worry for it is God who will provide.
v.28-30 Lilies of the field are the next example Jesus gives here. They are dressed splendidly though they do not labor after their appearance. Similarly to the above argument, why worry about clothes when God dresses the lilies (which are here today and burned tomorrow).
v.31-33 Do not be anxious about these things (food, drink, clothes). The pagans worry about these things. Our father in heaven knows what our needs are. Worry was a characteristic of ancient pagan religions (we must sacrifice today or he will be angry, etc.). Today, the non-Christian masses worry about such things as diet exercise (to prolong life) and the latest fad in clothing (to look good). Worry about such things demonstrates a lack of faith in God.
v.34 Do not be anxious about tomorrow. Each day has enough trouble of its own. This is perhaps the antidote to thinking we can live carefree. That's not what the preceding verses say.


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