Matthew 6:21

About Matthew 6:21

Few verses address Simplicity in the Bible and What the Bible Says About Spending as directly as Matthew 6:21. 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.

Related Verses

• Matthew 6:33

  “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”

• 2 Corinthians 1:12

  “For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.”

• Proverbs 15:16

  “Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith.”

• Ecclesiastes 5:10

  “He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.”

• 1 Timothy 6:6

  “But godliness with contentment is great gain.”

How to Apply Matthew 6:21

Pray through Matthew 6:21 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Simplicity in the Bible. 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.