In the biblical context, "cares" often refers to the anxieties, worries, and concerns that can burden individuals, distracting them from spiritual focus and reliance on God. The concept of cares is addressed throughout Scripture, emphasizing the importance of trusting in God's provision and sovereignty.

Old Testament References

The Old Testament frequently addresses the human tendency to be weighed down by cares and anxieties. In Psalm 55:22, the psalmist encourages believers to cast their burdens upon the Lord: "Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken." This verse highlights the assurance that God is a reliable support for those who trust in Him.

Proverbs 12:25 also speaks to the impact of anxiety: "Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up." Here, the wisdom literature acknowledges the heavy toll that cares can take on a person's emotional and spiritual well-being, while also pointing to the power of encouragement and positive words.

New Testament Teachings

The New Testament continues to address the issue of cares, particularly in the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. In the Parable of the Sower, Jesus warns about the dangers of worldly cares: "The seed sown among the thorns is the one who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful" (Matthew 13:22). This parable illustrates how cares can hinder spiritual growth and fruitfulness.

Jesus further instructs His followers not to be anxious about their needs in Matthew 6:25-34. He reassures them of God's provision, saying, "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own" (Matthew 6:34). This passage encourages believers to focus on seeking God's kingdom and righteousness, trusting that their needs will be met.

The apostle Paul also addresses the issue of cares in his epistles. In Philippians 4:6-7, he writes, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" . Paul emphasizes the importance of prayer and thanksgiving as antidotes to anxiety, promising divine peace as a result.

Practical Implications

The biblical teaching on cares calls believers to a life of faith and dependence on God. By casting their cares upon Him, Christians are invited to experience freedom from anxiety and to trust in His perfect plan. The Scriptures encourage a mindset that prioritizes spiritual matters over worldly concerns, fostering a life of peace and contentment in God's provision.3199. melo -- to be an object of care
... Word Origin a prim. verb Definition to be an object of care NASB Word Usage care
(2), cares (1), concerned (4), defer (2), worry (1). take care. ...
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2282. thalpo -- to warm, hence to cherish
... and . Word Origin a prim. verb Definition to warm, hence to cherish NASB
Word Usage cherishes (1), tenderly cares (1). cherish. ...
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1977. epiripto -- to cast upon
... Verb Transliteration: epiripto Phonetic Spelling: (ep-ir-hrip'-to) Short Definition:
I throw upon, cast upon Definition: I throw (cast) (upon), as of cares. ...
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1243. baqqarah -- a seeking
... 1242, 1243. baqqarah. 1244 . a seeking. Transliteration: baqqarah Phonetic
Spelling: (bak-kaw-raw') Short Definition: cares. Word ...
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1875. darash -- to resort to, seek
... root Definition to resort to, seek NASB Word Usage ask (1), avenge (1), calls (1),
care (1), cares (3), comes the reckoning (1), consult (2), consulted by them ...
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8104. shamar -- to keep, watch, preserve
... to keep, watch, preserve NASB Word Usage attend (4), being careful (1), beware
(8), bodyguard* (1), careful (32), careful to keep (1), cares (1), charge (4 ...
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God Cares for Birds and Flowers. --Luke, xii. 24-27.
... ORIGINAL HYMNS HYMN CCLXXVII. God cares for Birds and Flowers."Luke, xii. 24-27.
8.6.8.6 James Montgomery. God cares for Birds and Flowers."Luke, xii.24-27. ...
/.../montgomery/sacred poems and hymns/hymn cclxxvii god cares for.htm

God Cares Even for Adulterous Births; Angels Given to them as ...
... Discourse II."Theophila. Chapter VI."God Cares Even for Adulterous Births;
Angels Given to Them as Guardians. But what need ...
/.../chapter vi god cares even for.htm

The Objection, Why do You Suffer if God Cares for You, Answered.
... Chapter XI."The Objection, Why Do You Suffer If God Cares for You, Answered. But,
say they, if God cares for you, why are you persecuted and put to death? ...
/.../clement/the stromata or miscellanies/chapter xi the objection why do.htm

Being that we are Here Upon Earth Turmoiled with Cares
... THE SECOND CENTURY 89 Being that we are here upon Earth turmoiled with cares.
Being that we are here upon Earth turmoiled with cares ...
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A Question How we Can Attain to Forgetfulness of the Cares of this ...
... The Conferences of John Cassian. Chapter XII. A question how we can attain
to forgetfulness of the cares of this world. Upon this ...
/.../cassian/the conferences of john cassian/chapter xii a question how.htm

He Careth for You
... HE CARETH FOR YOU. "Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you"
(1:Pet.5: 7). God cares for us in the sense of having a personal interest in us. ...
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He Careth for Thee.
... Only those who have learned the sweet lesson of trust in God and know that he cares
for them are truly happy and free and capable of cheering others. ...
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A Knowledge of God
... surroundings of daily life, were all linked with the words of truth, that His lessons
might thus be often recalled to mind, even amid the busy cares of man's ...
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Seed among Thorns
... LUKE Chaps. I to XII SEED AMONG THORNS. 'And that which fell among thorns are they,
which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares, and riches ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture e/seed among thorns.htm

The Right to what I Consider a Normal Standard of Living
... The text had been Luke 8:14: "And that which fell among thorns are they, which,
when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/williamson/have we no rights/chapter 2 the right to.htm

Cares (28 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Cares (28 Occurrences). Matthew 6:34 Do not be over-anxious,
therefore, about to-morrow, for to-morrow will bring its own cares. ...
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Unmarried (13 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 7:32 But I desire to have you to be free from cares. ... But she who is
married cares about the things of the world-how she may please her husband. ...
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Worries (6 Occurrences)
... Luke 8:14 That which fell among the thorns, these are those who have heard, and
as they go on their way they are choked with cares, riches, and pleasures of ...
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Riches (118 Occurrences)
... Matthew 13:22 What was sown among the thorns, this is he who hears the word, but
the cares of this age and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he ...
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Affairs (27 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 7:32 But I desire to have you to be free from cares. ... But she who is
married cares about the things of the world-how she may please her husband. ...
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Please (324 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 7:32 But I desire to have you to be free from cares. ... But she who is
married cares about the things of the world-how she may please her husband. ...
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Concerned (45 Occurrences)
... (WEY). 1 Corinthians 7:32 But I desire to have you to be free from cares. ... Refuge
has fled from me. No one cares for my soul. (WEB NIV). ...
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Fruit (318 Occurrences)
... Matthew 13:22 What was sown among the thorns, this is he who hears the word, but
the cares of this age and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he ...
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Unfruitful (8 Occurrences)
... Matthew 13:22 What was sown among the thorns, this is he who hears the word, but
the cares of this age and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he ...
/u/unfruitful.htm - 9k

Growth (77 Occurrences)
... Matthew 13:22 And that which was dropped among the thorns, this is he who has the
word; and the cares of this life, and the deceits of wealth, put a stop to ...
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