• Matthew 13:22-23
    Now he who received seed among the thorns is he who hears the word, and the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful. But he who received seed on the good ground is he who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and produces: some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty."
     
  • Luke 21:34-36
    "But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly. For it will come as a snare on all those who dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man."
     
  • Mark 4:18-19
    Now these are the ones sown among thorns; they are the ones who hear the word, and the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things entering in choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
     
  • Revelation 3:14-19
    "And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, "These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God: "I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth. Because you say, "I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing"—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked— I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent.
     
  • Matthew 6:24
    “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.
     
  • Matthew 24:37-41
    But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. Then two men will be in the field: one will be taken and the other left. Two women will be grinding at the mill: one will be taken and the other left.
     
  • Luke 8:14
    Now the ones that fell among thorns are those who, when they have heard, go out and are choked with cares, riches, and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to maturity.
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Cares of the World


Resources

The Christian and the World (Part Eight)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The cares of this world pose a significant challenge to our spiritual devotion, as they distract us from seeking first the Kingdom of God. This world, shaped by human nature and influenced by satan, constantly pulls us toward materialism and anxiety over earthly needs. Jesus warns in Matthew 6:24 that no one can serve two …


The World, the Church, and Laodiceanism

Booklet by John W. Ritenbaugh

The cares of this life, as an ever-present danger, weigh heavily upon the hearts of God's people, drawing them into the seductive trap of the world. These cares manifest through the constant pressure of worldly influences that infiltrate through television, radio, magazines, newspapers, business contacts, and social …


The Christian and the World (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The cares of the world, as represented by the term cosmos in the New Testament, carry a deeply negative connotation, portraying a system inherently opposed to God. Cosmos, often used to indicate the present order of things across various cultures since Adam and Eve, is consistently depicted in a transient, worthless, and evil …


Always on Call

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God Himself prophesies of this frenetic society in Daniel 12:4, where many shall run to and fro, implying a great deal of activity and a psychological state of being at wit's end or searching anxiously. This paints a picture of a world gone mad with ceaseless activity, worry, frustration, and loss of direction. We must ask …


Priorities

Sermonette by Ryan McClure

We must screen out the allure of Babylon and make sure that God is always number one on our list of priorities.


Weeds!

Article by Mike Ford

In the Parable of the Sower and the Seed, as recounted in Matthew 13, Christ teaches that the seed falling among thorns represents the Christian who hears the truth, yet the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the Word, rendering him unfruitful. These cares are likened to aggressive weeds that steal …


Simplify Your Life!

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

The cares of this world, though not inherently evil, pose a significant risk when overdone, as Jesus warns in Matthew 6. They can easily crowd out the most vital spiritual interests, leading to great loss. A person consumed by business or even commendable pursuits may find themselves too exhausted to study or pray effectively, …


Is Your Eye Single?

Sermonette by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Let us consider the distractions that pull us away from our true focus, the Kingdom of God. In Matthew 13:22, Jesus warns that the one who hears the word, yet allows the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches to choke it, becomes unfruitful. These cares, often our daily activities, can crowd out our first priority, …



For more resources, please see the library topic for Cares of the World