Study Desk

Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten in God's sight.

for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that very hour what you ought to say."

And he said to them, "Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for one's life does not consist in the abundance of possessions."

And he thought to himself, ‘What should I do, for I have no place to store my crops?'

And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.'

So it is with those who store up treasures for themselves but are not rich toward God."

For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing.

And do not keep striving for what you are to eat and what you are to drink, and do not keep worrying.

For it is the nations of the world that strive after all these things, and your Father knows that you need them.

Instead, strive for his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.

"Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Sell your possessions, and give alms. Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

"Be dressed for action and have your lamps lit;

be like those who are waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that they may open the door for him as soon as he comes and knocks.

You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour."

Peter said, "Lord, are you telling this parable for us or for everyone?"

"And why do you not judge for yourselves what is right?

Then he told this parable: "A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came looking for fruit on it and found none.

So he said to the gardener, ‘See here! For three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree, and still I find none. Cut it down! Why should it be wasting the soil?'