The care of this world includes many things: making a
living, providing for your family, taking care of your property, securing your
retirement, etc. These things are all proper concerns of life, things that must
and should be done. But they are also subtle devices of Satan. Be certain that
you do not allow "the care of this world" to choke out the Word of
God. Do not let "the care of this world" become as important to you
as the care of your own soul. I have seen very few men totally forsake Christ,
his church, and his gospel because of some sensual lust. But I have seen many
totally forsake Christ because of "the care of this world, and the
deceitfulness of riches". "Seek ye first the