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Matthew 6:25
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Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
About Matthew 6:25
Few verses address Anxiety as directly as Matthew 6:25. This New Testament passage from the gospel of Matthew has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Cross References
- 1 Peter 5:7
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
- Philippians 4:6
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
- Matthew 11:28
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
- John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
- Isaiah 41:10
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
- Psalms 94:19
“In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.”
- Psalms 55:22
“Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.”
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How to Apply Matthew 6:25
Pray through Matthew 6:25 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Anxiety. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.