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The Bible addresses these concerns, offering guidance and reassurance to believers on how to manage them in accordance with God's will. Biblical Perspective on Concerns 1. Trust in God: The Bible frequently encourages believers to place their trust in God rather than being overwhelmed by worldly concerns. In <a href="/matthew/6-25.htm">Matthew 6:25-34</a>, Jesus instructs His followers not to worry about their lives, what they will eat or drink, or about their bodies and what they will wear. He emphasizes that life is more than food and the body more than clothing, urging believers to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, with the assurance that all these things will be added to them. 2. Prayer and Supplication: <a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6-7</a> advises believers not to be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, to present their requests to God. The peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. This passage highlights the importance of turning concerns into prayers, trusting that God will provide peace and guidance. 3. Casting Cares on God: <a href="/1_peter/5-7.htm">1 Peter 5:7</a> encourages believers to cast all their anxieties on God because He cares for them. This reflects the understanding that God is intimately involved in the lives of His people and is willing to bear their burdens. 4. God's Provision: The Bible reassures believers of God's provision for their needs. In <a href="/psalms/55-22.htm">Psalm 55:22</a>, the psalmist writes, "Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken." This verse underscores the faithfulness of God in sustaining those who rely on Him. 5. Eternal Perspective: The Scriptures often remind believers to maintain an eternal perspective, focusing on heavenly things rather than earthly concerns. <a href="/colossians/3-2.htm">Colossians 3:2</a> instructs, "Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." This perspective helps believers prioritize their concerns in light of eternity. 6. Community Support: The early church exemplified the importance of community in addressing concerns. <a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44-45</a> describes how believers shared their possessions and resources to meet each other's needs, demonstrating the role of the Christian community in alleviating individual concerns. Examples of Biblical Figures with Concerns · Martha: In <a href="/luke/10-38.htm">Luke 10:38-42</a>, Martha is described as being "distracted by all the preparations that had to be made." Jesus gently rebukes her, pointing out that Mary, her sister, has chosen what is better by sitting at His feet and listening to His teaching. This account illustrates the importance of prioritizing spiritual nourishment over worldly concerns. · Elijah: In <a href="/bsb/1_kings/19.htm">1 Kings 19</a>, Elijah experiences deep concern and fear for his life after Queen Jezebel threatens him. God responds by providing for Elijah's physical needs and speaking to him in a gentle whisper, reminding him of His presence and purpose. · Paul: The Apostle Paul, in <a href="/2_corinthians/11-28.htm">2 Corinthians 11:28</a>, speaks of his daily concern for all the churches. Despite his many trials, Paul remains focused on his mission and the well-being of the Christian communities, demonstrating a godly concern rooted in love and responsibility. Conclusion The Bible provides a comprehensive approach to handling concerns, emphasizing trust in God, the power of prayer, and the support of the Christian community. By focusing on God's promises and maintaining an eternal perspective, believers are encouraged to navigate their concerns with faith and confidence.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/3199.htm">3199. melo -- to be an object of care</a> ... to be an object of care. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: melo Phonetic Spelling: (mel'-o) Short Definition: it is a care, it concerns Definition: it is a ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3199.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/1129.htm">1129. gumnasia -- exercise</a> ... This ancient (and current) philosophy contends the discipline of the body is one of life's concerns and special physical exercises as necessary for spiritual ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1129.htm - 7k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/1157.htm">1157. baad -- away from, behind, about, on behalf of</a> ... of NASB Word Usage about (2), account (1), around (2), because (1), behalf (4), behind (7), behind* (3), over (1), sake (2), through (9), what concerns (1). ... /hebrew/1157.htm - 6k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/gordon/quiet_talks_on_prayer/prayer_concerns_three.htm">Prayer Concerns Three.</a> ... The Great Outside Hindrance Prayer Concerns Three. ... It contains for us two tremendous, intense truths. First is this: prayer concerns three, not two but three. ... //christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on prayer/prayer concerns three.htm<a href="/library/aquinas/nature_and_grace/part_i_questions_1-4_20-23.htm">Questions 1-4; 20-23 question one what Sacred Doctrine Is, and ...</a> ... Part I. Questions 1-4; 20-23 cQuestion One WHAT SACRED DOCTRINE IS, AND WHAT IT CONCERNS. WHAT SACRED DOCTRINE IS, AND WHAT IT CONCERNS ... /...//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/nature and grace/part i questions 1-4 20-23.htm<a href="/library/law/the_way_to_divine_knowledge/way-1-69_the_beasts_have_no.htm">The Beasts have no Ignorance of Anything, that Concerns Them...</a> ... [Way-1-69] The beasts have no ignorance of anything, that concerns them? The beasts have no ignorance of anything, that concerns ... /.../law/the way to divine knowledge/way-1-69 the beasts have no.htm<a href="/library/augustine/writings_in_connection_with_the_donatist_controversy_/chapter_11__13_for.htm">For we must Look at the Point which Especially Concerns the Matter ...</a> ... Book V. Chapter 11. " 13. For we must look at the point which especially concerns the matter before? "13. For we must look ... /.../writings in connection with the donatist controversy /chapter 11 13 for.htm<a href="/library/aquinas/nature_and_grace/contents_part_i_questions_1-4.htm">Contents Part i. Questions 1-4; 20-23 General Introduction, 21 Q. ...</a> ... CONTENTS PART I. QUESTIONS 1-4; 20-23 GENERAL INTRODUCTION, 21 Q. I: WHAT SACRED DOCTRINE IS, AND WHAT IT CONCERNS. Art.1: Whether ... /.../aquinas/nature and grace/contents part i questions 1-4.htm<a href="/library/augustine/anti-pelagian_writings/chapter_4_iii_is_the_question.htm">Is the Question of Breath one that Concerns the Soul, or Body, or ...</a> ... Book IV. Chapter 4 [III.]"Is the Question of Breath One that Concerns the Soul, or Body, or What? But to what, in your judgment ... /.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 4 iii is the question.htm<a href="/library/anderson/prayer_availeth_much/chapter_1_the_fellowship_of.htm">The Fellowship of Prayer</a> ... He is interested in everything that concerns us in life. ... When I made this covenant with Christ I emptied myself of earthly possessions and concerns. ... /.../anderson/prayer availeth much/chapter 1 the fellowship of.htm<a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_61_1915/gods_word_not_to_be.htm">God's Word not to be Refused</a> ... First, from the excellency of the Word of God itself. "See that ye refuse not him that speaketh." That which Jesus speaks concerns your soul, concerns your ... /.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 61 1915/gods word not to be.htm<a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_2_1856/profit_and_loss.htm">Profit and Loss</a> ... many men have been ruined by attempts which have been suggested by a spirit of speculation, and fostered by a negligence of their own concerns, combined with ... /.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 2 1856/profit and loss.htm<a href="/library/baker/holy_wisdom_or_directions_for_the_prayer_of_contemplation/chapter_x_of_scrupulosities_about.htm">Of Scrupulosities About External Duties, as the Office, Fasting...</a> ... 3. More particularly forasmuch as concerns the Divine Office, since all that understand Latin may acquaint themselves with all the dispensations and largest ... /.../chapter x of scrupulosities about.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/c/concerns.htm">Concerns (20 Occurrences)</a> ... Multi-Version Concordance Concerns (20 Occurrences). Luke ... another? Whether he stands or falls is a matter which concerns his own master. ... /c/concerns.htm - 12k<a href="/topical/w/world.htm">World (2829 Occurrences)</a> ... 3. (n.) The earth and its inhabitants, with their concerns; the sum of human affairs and interests. 4. (n.) In a more restricted ... /w/world.htm - 40k<a href="/topical/b/business.htm">Business (147 Occurrences)</a> ... from worldly anxiety. An unmarried man concerns himself with the Lord's business--how he shall please the Lord; (WEY). 1 Corinthians ... /b/business.htm - 42k<a href="/topical/c/concerned.htm">Concerned (45 Occurrences)</a> ... She who is unmarried concerns herself with the Lord's business--that she may be holy both in body and spirit; but the married woman concerns herself with the ... /c/concerned.htm - 19k<a href="/topical/h/herself.htm">Herself (121 Occurrences)</a> ... She who is unmarried concerns herself with the Lord's business--that she may be holy both in body and spirit; but the married woman concerns herself with the ... /h/herself.htm - 36k<a href="/topical/r/redeemer.htm">Redeemer (42 Occurrences)</a> ... 3. Redemption as Social: Just as the idea of redemption concerned itself chiefly with the inner spirit; so also it concerns itself with the individual as the ... /r/redeemer.htm - 45k<a href="/topical/v/vestry.htm">Vestry (1 Occurrence)</a> ... 3. (n.) A body, composed of wardens and vestrymen, chosen annually by a parish to manage its temporal concerns. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. VESTRY. ... /v/vestry.htm - 7k<a href="/topical/o/omnipresence.htm">Omnipresence</a> ... Another point, in regard to which the popular nature of the Scriptural teaching on this subject must be kept in mind, concerns the mode of the divine ... /o/omnipresence.htm - 18k<a href="/topical/l/labouring.htm">Labouring (18 Occurrences)</a> ... conduct yourselves worthily of the glad tidings of the Christ, in order that whether coming and seeing you, or absent, I may hear of what concerns you, that ye ... /l/labouring.htm - 11k<a href="/topical/w/water.htm">Water (4571 Occurrences)</a> ... The argument of 1 John 5:8 concerns the Messiahship of Jesus, which is proved by a threefold witness, for He is the one whom at the baptism of John ("water ... /w/water.htm - 23k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/transgender-pronouns.html">Should Christians use the preferred pronouns of transgender individuals when referring to them? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Witness-Lee-local-church.html">Are the teachings of Witness Lee and the Local Church biblical? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/pastor-gossip.html">What is the danger in gossiping about your pastor and his family? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/concerns.htm">Concerns: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div>Concerns (20 Occurrences)<a href="/luke/22-37.htm">Luke 22:37</a> For I tell you that this which is written must still be fulfilled in me:'He was counted with transgressors.' For that which concerns me has an end." (WEB)<a href="/acts/23-15.htm">Acts 23:15</a> Now therefore do ye with the council make a representation to the chiliarch so that he may bring him down to you, as about to determine more precisely what concerns him, and we, before he draws near, are ready to kill him. (DBY)<a href="/romans/14-4.htm">Romans 14:4</a> Who are you that you should find fault with the servant of another? Whether he stands or falls is a matter which concerns his own master. But stand he will; for the Master can give him power to stand. (WEY)<a href="/1_corinthians/7-32.htm">1 Corinthians 7:32</a> And I would have you free from worldly anxiety. An unmarried man concerns himself with the Lord's business--how he shall please the Lord; (WEY)<a href="/1_corinthians/7-33.htm">1 Corinthians 7:33</a> but a married man concerns himself with the business of the world--how he shall please his wife. (WEY)<a href="/1_corinthians/7-34.htm">1 Corinthians 7:34</a> There is a difference too between a married and an unmarried woman. She who is unmarried concerns herself with the Lord's business--that she may be holy both in body and spirit; but the married woman concerns herself with the business of the world--how she shall please her husband. (WEY)<a href="/2_corinthians/10-7.htm">2 Corinthians 10:7</a> Do ye look at what concerns appearance? If any one has confidence in himself that he is of Christ, let him think this again in himself, that even as he is of Christ, so also are we. (DBY)<a href="/ephesians/6-21.htm">Ephesians 6:21</a> But in order that ye also may know what concerns me, how I am getting on, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make all things known to you; (DBY)<a href="/philippians/1-27.htm">Philippians 1:27</a> Only conduct yourselves worthily of the glad tidings of the Christ, in order that whether coming and seeing you, or absent, I may hear of what concerns you, that ye stand firm in one spirit, with one soul, labouring together in the same conflict with the faith of the glad tidings; (DBY)<a href="/philippians/2-21.htm">Philippians 2:21</a> Everybody concerns himself about his own interests, not about those of Jesus Christ. (WEY)<a href="/colossians/4-7.htm">Colossians 4:7</a> Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow-bondman in the Lord, will make known to you all that concerns me; (DBY)<a href="/numbers/18-7.htm">Numbers 18:7</a> You and your sons with you shall keep your priesthood for everything of the altar, and for that within the veil; and you shall serve: I give you the priesthood as a service of gift: and the stranger who comes near shall be put to death." (See RSV)<a href="/2_chronicles/19-10.htm">2 Chronicles 19:10</a> And whensoever any controversy shall come to you from your brethren that dwell in their cities, between blood and blood, between law and commandment, statutes and ordinances, ye shall warn them, that they be not guilty towards the LORD, and so wrath come upon you and upon your brethren; thus shall ye do, and ye shall not be guilty. (See NIV)<a href="/job/35-8.htm">Job 35:8</a> Thy wickedness concerneth a man as thou art; and thy righteousness a son of man. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/138-8.htm">Psalms 138:8</a> Yahweh will fulfill that which concerns me; your loving kindness, Yahweh, endures forever. Don't forsake the works of your own hands. (WEB NAS)<a href="/ezekiel/12-10.htm">Ezekiel 12:10</a> Say to them, Thus says the Lord Yahweh: This burden concerns the prince in Jerusalem, and all the house of Israel among whom they are. (WEB NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/daniel/8-17.htm">Daniel 8:17</a> So he came near where I stood; and when he came, I was frightened, and fell on my face: but he said to me, Understand, son of man; for the vision belongs to the time of the end. (See NIV)<a href="/daniel/8-19.htm">Daniel 8:19</a> He said, Behold, I will make you know what shall be in the latter time of the indignation; for it belongs to the appointed time of the end. (See NIV)<a href="/daniel/8-26.htm">Daniel 8:26</a> The vision of the evenings and mornings which has been told is true: but seal up the vision; for it belongs to many days to come. (See NIV)<a href="/daniel/10-14.htm">Daniel 10:14</a> Now I have come to make you understand what shall happen to your people in the latter days; for the vision is yet for many days: (See NIV)<a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><a href="/topical/c/concerns.htm">Concerns</a><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><a href="/topical/c/concerns.htm">Concerns (20 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/n/noise.htm">Noise (126 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/u/unite.htm">Unite (10 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/j/jointly.htm">Jointly (1 Occurrence)</a><a href="/topical/t/together.htm">Together (4710 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/t/treat.htm">Treat (53 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/d/dance.htm">Dance (18 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/m/majesty.htm">Majesty (67 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/b/benefit.htm">Benefit (39 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/c/consult.htm">Consult (27 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/c/concession.htm">Concession (2 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/c/conspiracy.htm">Conspiracy (17 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/c/captain.htm">Captain (167 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/c/consort.htm">Consort (2 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/c/chorus.htm">Chorus (4 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/a/attend.htm">Attend (71 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/a/astrology.htm">Astrology</a><a href="/topical/n/numbers.htm">Numbers (136 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/d/damascus.htm">Damascus (58 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/s/sirach.htm">Sirach</a><a href="/topical/h/hear.htm">Hear (4824 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/h/hide.htm">Hide (135 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/a/anem.htm">Anem (1 Occurrence)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/c/concerning_the_unmarried.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Concerning the Unmarried"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Concerning the Unmarried" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/c/concert.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Concert"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Concert" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>