And he said
unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no
thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for
the body, what ye shall put on.
Luke 12:22
SELFLESS
In this passage of scripture
Jesus declares that our life is to be one of total
submission. The therefore here is in reference to the rich
man whose ground brought forth plentifully, and his declaration
to himself, (soul thou hast much goods laid up for many
years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.).
Hear the word of the Lord to this selfish man (Thou fool,
this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then
whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?).
Notice the selfishness of this man contrasted with the
selflessness of Christ's words (Take no thought for
your life). To take no thought for one's life one must
deny himself and acknowledge God in His rightful estate,
that is (thou shalt have no other gods) including self
before him. Christ declares (For whosoever will save his
life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life
for my sake shall find it.) therefore let us seek him
that we may find our life in Him!