Scripture teaches the importance of caring for one's physical and spiritual well-being. In Matthew 11:28, Jesus invites those who are weary to come to Him for rest, and in Matthew 6:33, He instructs seekers to prioritize seeking God's kingdom. The apostle Paul writes in 1 Timothy 5:8 that providing for one's family is a fundamental responsibility, while Jesus' teaching in Matthew 22:37-40 emphasizes the command to love God and neighbor. By following these principles, believers can cultivate a holistic approach to caring for themselves and others, as seen in Matthew 10:28, where Jesus teaches about the importance of prioritizing one's relationship with God above all else.
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But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come!
He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.
Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but fail to notice the beam in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ while there is still a beam in your own eye? You hypocrite! First take the beam out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.
Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also prospers.
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.