18. And he said, ‘I will do this: I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and I will gather in there all my grain and possessions.
19. And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have many possessions stored up for many years. Relax, eat, drink, celebrate!” ’
20. But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your life is demanded from you, and the things which you have prepared—whose will they be?’
21. So is the one who stores up treasure for himself, and who is not rich toward God!”
22. And he said to his disciples, “For this reason I tell you, do not be anxious for your life, what you will eat, or for your body, what you will wear.
23. For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing.
24. Consider the ravens, that they neither sow nor reap; to them there is neither storeroom nor barn, and God feeds them. How much more are you worth than the birds?
25. And which of you by being anxious is able to add an hour to his life span?
26. If then you are not even able to do a very little thing, why are you anxious about the rest?
27. Consider the lilies, how they grow: they do not toil or spin, but I say to you, not even Solomon in all his glory was dressed like one of these.
28. But if God clothes the grass in the field in this way, although it is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will he do so for you, you of little faith?
29. And you, do not consider what you will eat and what you will drink, and do not be anxious.
30. For all the nations of the world seek after these things, and your Father knows that you need these things.
31. But seek his kingdom and these things will be added to you.
32. “Do not be afraid, little flock, because your Father is well pleased to give you the kingdom.
33. Sell your possessions and give charitable gifts. Make for yourselves money bags that do not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven where thief does not approach or moth destroy.