Matthew 6: Giving, Prayer, and Freedom from Worry

Jesus warns against doing good works, prayer, and fasting to be seen by others, and teaches the Lord's Prayer. He urges storing up treasure in heaven, since no one can be devoted to both God and money, and tells his hearers not to worry but to seek first God's kingdom.

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In Matthew 6:25-34, what reason does Jesus give for why His followers should not be anxious about food and clothing?

The Father knows what they need and cares for them, as His provision for birds and flowers showsMaterial needs are met only for those who fast regularly and offer their alms in secretWorrying is a sin that will cause God to withhold His blessings from them out of angerAnxiety is only a real problem for people who have no faith in God whatsoever