Matthew 6:31-34

Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.[’’]

Berean Standard Bible, public domain. Read all of Matthew 6 · Words of Christ are set in red.

21 songs meet this passage

“I worked my ass off, but I still can't pay it though”
Time of Our Lives · Pitbull & Ne-Yo
strains against Matthew 6:31-34
Jesus addresses real anxiety over provision by pointing to the Father's care, not by telling the anxious to drown worry in a club night.
Prayin' for You · Lecrae
strains against Matthew 6:31-33
His worth-by-achievement anxiety stands against Jesus' call to seek God's kingdom first and trust provision.
“With a safe home, and a warm bed”
Be Like That · 3 Doors Down
strains against Matthew 6:31-33
Jesus names the same desires for security and provision, but points toward seeking God's kingdom first rather than toward another's circumstances.
Feel Good Inc. (feat. David Jolicoeur, Kelvin Mercer & Vincent Mason) · Gorillaz & De La Soul
strains against Matthew 6:31-33
The song's whole posture chases distraction, status, and surface-level 'feeling good' rather than seeking anything of lasting substance.
As Long As You Love Me (feat. Big Sean) · Justin Bieber
strains against Matthew 6:31-33
Jesus teaches that security comes from seeking God's kingdom first, not from human love surviving material loss; the song places that security entirely in a partner.
slow down · alex jean
resonates with Matthew 6:33
'Promise that I'll put You first and nothing else above' directly reflects Jesus's call to seek God's kingdom above every other concern, including the financial pressures the song names.
“promise that I'll put you first and nothing else above this”
In Your Way · Alex Jean
resonates with Matthew 6:33
The vow to prioritize God above all else reflects Jesus' call to seek His kingdom first.
“Cause I wanna make it (so badly)”
MILLION DOLLAR BABY · Tommy Richman
strains against Matthew 6:33
The song's drive to 'make it' centers on personal success and recognition rather than seeking first what Jesus calls us toward; it's not hostile to that, just silent on it.
“Hit the pew and tell God he's first”
Blessings (feat. Ty Dolla $ign) · Lecrae
resonates with Matthew 6:33
Seeking God's kingdom first before pursuing success reflects this call to ordered priorities.
“Don't believe in kings, believe in the Kingdom”
Blessings (feat. Jamila Woods) · Chance the Rapper
resonates with Matthew 6:33
Prioritizing God's Kingdom over earthly status or fame reflects Jesus' teaching to seek first His reign above all worldly ambition.
“I'm down on my knees please help me”
Heaven · Nu Flavor
strains against Matthew 6:33
Posture of supplication is given to romantic longing rather than to seeking God first; it shows how easily devotional language attaches itself to human desire.
03' Bonnie & Clyde (feat. Beyoncé) [Radio Edit] · JAŸ-Z
strains against Matthew 6:33
The song names romantic partnership as the whole of what's needed in life, where Jesus points toward seeking God's kingdom first as life's true anchor.
“Put God first and can't forget to stay real”
Jenny from the Block (feat. Jadakiss & Styles P) [Track Masters Remix] · Jennifer Lopez
resonates with Matthew 6:33
This line briefly gestures toward prioritizing God amid pursuit of success, echoing the call to seek Him first even while chasing worldly things.
“If I had one wish, I'd make you my whole life”
One Wish · Ray J
strains against Matthew 6:33
Making another person one's 'whole life' and source of restoration stands in tension with seeking God's kingdom first; the song places ultimate hope in human love alone.
“And I promised myself that I'd do anything”
When I Grow Up · The Pussycat Dolls
strains against Matthew 6:33
The song's core ambition is to be noticed and famous at any cost, which stands opposite to seeking God's kingdom first and trusting other things to follow.
“Let's save our troubles for another day”
Escapade · Janet Jackson
resonates with Matthew 6:34
The impulse to set aside worry for a day echoes Jesus' own counsel not to be consumed by tomorrow's troubles, though here it's for a party rather than trust in God.
“No pienses, no pienses en mañana”
Angel · Jon Secada
strains against Matthew 6:34
The song urges living only for today's love, while Jesus's words about not worrying about tomorrow point toward trust in God's provision rather than escape into the present moment.
“Taking a day at a time”
If You Go · Jon Secada
resonates with Matthew 6:34
The narrator's resolve to live one day at a time mirrors Jesus' counsel against being consumed by anxious anticipation of the future.
“not to worry 'cause worry is wasteful”
Hands · Jewel
resonates with Matthew 6:34
Jesus likewise tells His followers not to be consumed by worry, trusting each day's provision.
“I won't worry my life away”
The Remedy (I Won't Worry) · Jason Mraz
resonates with Matthew 6:34
Jesus' call not to be anxious about tomorrow resonates with the song's resolve to live present and unafraid, even if the source of that peace differs.
“Don't you worry, don't you worry, child”
Don't You Worry Child (feat. John Martin) [Acoustic Version] · Swedish House Mafia
resonates with Matthew 6:34
The father's reassurance not to worry echoes Jesus' own call to release anxiety about tomorrow and trust a larger care.

21 songs meet this passage

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