"Do not worry about your life." (Matthew 6: 25).
"So do not worry and say, ‘What are we to eat?’ or ‘What are we to drink?’ or ‘What are we to wear?" (Matthew 6: 31).
"Do not worry about tomorrow." (Matthew 6: 34).
Jesus has one remedy for worries. All worries: family, health, money, job, all types of possessions and tools. He first tells us that those who do not know the Scriptures and the power of God are consumed by such foolish and unnecessary worries. (Cf Matthew 22: 29). Pagans think of nothing else but these things.
But for you: "Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given you besides." (Matthew 6: 33).
So what is the Kingdom of God? It is here and now the reign, rule or control of Jesus Christ in the hearts and minds of Christians. His righteousness means His manner of life and doing things. When you embrace the reign of the King and His teachings, you have a singleness of purpose in everything in life. Examples: St John the Baptist, St Paul, St Ignatius Loyola, etc. Then you experience abundance or affluence in your life.
Is this utopian? Maybe for those who do not know the Scriptures and the power and promises of God. (Cf Matthew 22: 29)
"For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,’ says the Lord, ‘plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." (Jeremiah 29: 11).
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