Part 16 of 35 Do not worry
Jesus taught that riches on earth do not last: "Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven… For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also" (Matthew 6:20–21).
He told his listeners not to worry about food or clothes. "Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them… Consider how the lilies of the field grow: They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these" (Matthew 6:26–29).
"But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you" (Matthew 6:33).
Imagined The garden
Flowers bloom here all year round, and no one has to worry about tomorrow.
Real world Flowers and pollinators
Flowers are not only beautiful. Bees, butterflies and other pollinators carry pollen from flower to flower, which helps plants make fruit and seeds. About three out of every four kinds of food crops depend at least partly on pollinators.
Art In this artwork
The illustration shows a bed of white lilies and golden flowers with a low marble edge.
Look closer
- Find the white lilies.
- Which flowers are golden?
Think about it
- What do you think Jesus meant about not worrying?
- What are "treasures in heaven"?
- What could you plant to help bees?
Key words
- Righteousness
- Being right with God and doing what is right.
- Pollinator
- An animal that carries pollen from flower to flower.
- Solomon
- A king of Israel famous for his wisdom and riches.
Sources
Bible quotations are from the Berean Standard Bible, which is in the public domain. The other facts on this page come from these sources:
- The Bible, Gospel of Matthew
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, "Why bees matter" (2018)
