GOP Gospel: Lilies of the Field/The Virtue of Worry

Day 23 of my Lent project. For background, please read this.

A reading from the Gospel according to the GOP:

He said to his disciples, "Therefore I tell you, worrying about the necessaries of life is essential to the success of the nation. Striving for what you are to eat and what you are to drink is the lifeblood of the economy; paying for these necessities drives people to work, and keeps the merchants in business, who are then able to pay for their own food and drink. If these were provided freely, consider how large sectors of the economy would collapse! And if you are worried about clothing, then go out and work for your clothing, or learn to make it yourself, and in so doing, acquire marketable skills. The uncertainty of medical provision encourages you to strive for, and stay in, a well-paying job which offers comprehensive medical benefits, and as such, this worry serves to prolong your life and make it a healthier one. Then once you are fed and clothed, you can begin worrying about enjoying your life, and supporting the leisure and luxury goods sector. Behold how worry is the foundation of prosperity! Blessed are the worriers, for those who worry most will work hardest, and earn the greatest reward from your Father in heaven."

( Luke 12:22-34 )

( Reflection )