Luke 12:22-34 NLT “Then, TURNING TO HIS DISCIPLES, JESUS SAID, “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life-whether you have enough food to eat or enough clothes to wear. [23] For life is more than food, and your body more than clothing. [24] Look at the ravens. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for God feeds them. And you are far more valuable to him than any birds! [25] Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? [26] And if worry can’t accomplish a little thing like that, what’s the use of worrying over bigger things? [27] “Look at the lilies and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. [28] And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith? [29] “And don’t be concerned about what to eat and what to drink. Don’t worry about such things. [30] These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers all over the world, but your Father already knows your needs. [31] Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need. [32] “So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom. [33] “SELL YOUR POSSESSIONS AND GIVE TO THOSE IN NEED. This will store up treasure for you in heaven! And the purses of heaven never get old or develop holes. Your treasure will be safe; no thief can steal it and no moth can destroy it. [34] Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.”
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The instruction given in verse 33, “SELL YOUR POSSESSIONS AND GIVE TO THOSE IN NEED,” proves this was not something Jesus said only to the rich man in Matthew chapter 19 like some think. Verse 22 says, “Then, TURNING TO HIS DISCIPLES, JESUS SAID.” Jesus shares this instruction with all of His followers. “SELL YOUR POSSESSIONS AND GIVE TO THOSE IN NEED,” is a basic teaching of Jesus. But how often is it taught?🤔 Becoming an unselfish giver is the way of the Master. Jesus gave us everything including Himself! Will we sell everything we have and give to those in need? WIll we give not only stuff and money, will we give our time, give of ourselves like Jesus?😊 Then we will be true followers of Jesus.😊
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