31 Jesus said: Look at the birds.

In this episode of Wise Counsel, we reflect on Matthew 6:25–34, a key moment from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount where He addresses the universal struggle of anxiety. Through His words, we learn how trust in God's provision reshapes our priorities and relieves our fears. Scholars like Michael S. Heiser and N.T. Wright help us explore the theological and Second Temple context behind these verses. We also reflect on how American culture—rooted in individualism and productivity—often clashes with Jesus' call to “seek first the kingdom of God.”