Cares of the World

Cares of the World: In the parable of the sower, Jesus warns about one kind of heart where the word of God does not grow and yield the fruit.

Mark 4:19 NIV
but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful.


In another instance when Martha questions about her cares, Jesus answers:

Luke 10:41 NIV
"Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things,

Jesus is not telling that one should not work or think about work, but should not worry, because he has commanded not to worry.

Matthew 6:25-34 (NASB)

The Cure for Anxiety
25 “For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth much more than they? 27 And who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life? 28 And why are you worried about clothing? Observe how the lilies of the field grow; they do not toil nor do they spin, 29 yet I say to you that not even Solomon in all his glory clothed himself like one of these. 30 But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you? You of little faith! 31 Do not worry then, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear for clothing?’ 32 For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33 But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

34 “So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.




John 16:33 NIV
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."


John 15:20 NIV
Remember what I told you: 'A servant is not greater than his master.' If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also.



Jesus values our life more than any other thing, we might have different preferences when helping others, say we expect some returns, or to show some favoritism, to appreciate or praise..etc, but Jesus did not expect when he saved the women caught in adultery, when he touched the life of the women at the well through which the entire community came to know about Jesus. He did not looked down on people, their statutes, He called Zacchaeus from the tree, He called the woman of infirmity for 18 years when she faithfully touched the hem of his garment and healed.

He did not expect the praises for turning water into wine, nor when he calmed the seas. When he walked upon water many were afraid, Jesus does all this and more for many purposes which is more than our understanding. Our only way of recognizing is to have faith in him. Obey his commands, taking up the cross and following Jesus.

Walking with Jesus does not mean that we won't face problems, but we will be confident enough that no matter what happens our faith and hope will be "Jesus is with me". He said Heb 13:5
Let your manner of living be without covetousness, and be content with such things as ye have. For He hath said, “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee”;

Isaiah 49:15 NIV
"Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you!


Remember these:
John 15:20 NIV
Remember what I told you: 'A servant is not greater than his master.' If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also.


Luke 22:19 NIV
And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me."

Ecclesiastes 12:1 NIV
Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you will say, "I find no pleasure in them"--

Deuteronomy 8:18 NIV
But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today.