Consider the ravens. They neither sow nor reap. They have no storehouse
or barn. God feeds them. How much better than the fowls are ye? And who
of you, by thinking or reasoning, can add to his stature one cubit? If
you are not able to do that which is so little, why take thought for
the rest?
Consider the lilies and how they grow! They toil not, they spin not;
and yet, I say to you, Solomon, in all his glory, was not arrayed like
one of these. If God, then, so clothes the grass, which is today in the
field and tomorrow cast into the oven; how much more will He clothe
you, O ye of little faith?
Seek not what ye shall eat or drink. Neither be of a doubtful mind. For
these same things do all the nations of the world seek after, and your
Father knows that ye have need of these things. Instead, seek ye the
kingdom of God and all these things shall be added to you.
Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give
you the kingdom. Sell what you have and give alms. Provide yourselves
with purses that do not wear out, a treasure in the heavens that does
not fail, where no thief approaches, nor moth corrupts. For where your
treasure is, there will your heart be also.
Let your loins be girded about and your lights kept burning. Be like
those who wait for their lord to return from the wedding that, when he
comes and knocks, they are ready to welcome him instantly.
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