"What Are We to Eat?" -"Never Be Anxious"

 As you read the Gospels, note how many times Jesus mentions food or drink in his illustrations or the way he teaches some important lesson while at a meal. Certainly, Jesus and his disciples enjoyed eating and drinking, especially when in the company of good associates, but they did not make these things these things the main pursuit in life.

 

Jesus helped his disciples to maintain a balance view of food and drink when he said: "Never be anxious and say, 'What are we to eat?'  or 'What are we to put on?' For all these are the things the nations are eagerly pursuing. For your heavenly Father knows you need all these things." (Matthew 6:31, 32) The disciples took this lesson to heart, and God cared for his needs. (2 Corinthians 9:8) True, your diet may be different from that of those who lived in the first century. But you can be sure that God will care for you if you put his interests first in life. - MATTHEW 6:33, 34.

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