Note 43 at Mt. 6:25: The Greek word used here for "thought" is "merimnao" and denotes "to be anxious or careful" (Example: 1 Sam. 9:5). In this passage (vv. 25-34), as well as the parallel passage in Luke 12:22-32, Jesus is commanding us not to worry or be anxious about our material needs being met. It would not be possible to have no thought whatsoever about our physical needs. Even Jesus thought about His need for money to pay taxes (Mt. 17:24-27). We are simply not to be occupied with thinking about riches or spend time worrying about our necessities. They will be added unto us as we seek first the kingdom of God.