Matthew 6:28-29

“And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.”

"And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these." - Matthew 6:28-29
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What does Matthew 6:28-29 mean?

"Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these." In this passage from the gospel of Matthew, Jesus uses the example of lilies in the field to…

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The Beauty of Divinely Given Clarity

In the heart of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus imparts profound wisdom about reliance and trust in God, shown poignantly in Matthew 6:28-29, where He teaches His followers not to be overly concerned about material needs: "And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies…

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Prayer for Trust in God's Provision Through Nature's Beauty

O Lord, our Provider and Creator, we come before You with hearts full of awe and reverence for Your creation, as we reflect on the words of our Lord Jesus Christ in Matthew 6:28-29. "And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil…

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Matthew 6:28-29 - "And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these."
"And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these." - Matthew 6:28-29
Matthew 6:29 expressed as a rose garden
Matthew 6:29 - "And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these."
Matthew 6:28 - "And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:"
Matthew 28:6 - "He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay."
"He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay." - Matthew 28:6
Matthew 11:28-29 - "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."
John 6:28-29 - "Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God? Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent."
Matthew 6:29 expressed as a garden different types of rose bushes and doves. Do not use human figures.
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"And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:" - Matthew 6:28
"He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay." - Matthew 28:6
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