Everyone in the world is concerned about these things, but your Father knows you need them.
Indeed, you’re not the ones who will be speaking. The Spirit of your Father will be speaking through you.
In the same way, your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.
Are you doing anything remarkable if you welcome only your friends? Everyone does that!
“Be careful not to do your good works in public in order to attract attention. If you do, your Father in heaven will not reward you.
Everyone is concerned about these things, and your heavenly Father certainly knows you need all of them.
Don’t be like them. Your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
“Don’t concern yourself about what you will eat or drink, and quit worrying about these things.
Rather, be concerned about his kingdom. Then these things will be provided for you.
Don’t be afraid, little flock. Your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.
Jesus told her, “Don’t hold on to me. I have not yet gone to the Father. But go to my brothers and sisters and tell them, ‘I am going to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’ ”
So I tell you and encourage you in the Lord’s name not to live any longer like other people in the world. Their minds are set on worthless things.
not in the passionate, lustful way of people who don’t know God.