1.
Reflections on a life on the run

2.
Matthew 6:25-34
Criticism of the Bible from a Worldly Perspective
Structural Analysis of the Biblical Text

3.
The first and second 'don't worry'
Don't worry, life is more important than food.
Don't worry, I'm not a stranger.

4.
The third 'Don't Worry' and the life of everyday life

5.
Three Elements to Live Aware of
Distinguishing between busy work and important work
A life of choice and decision
Keeping virtual worries away

6.
Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness.
To become Amerimnos
Lay all your practical worries before God.
Seeking the kingdom of God and his righteousness

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Amerimnos, living a Kairos life

“Jesus Christ lived a hectic and busy life like us during his public ministry.
No, he lived a busier life than us.
…they were so busy that they had no time to eat or rest.
But unlike us, he did not live in a state of mental emptiness, helplessness, resentment, or disappointment.
“It is because he lived only for the kingdom of God and His righteousness.” (pp. 113-114)

In order not to miss out on present happiness while living a busy life as if being chased, the author says that we must learn from Jesus' behavioral patterns. He presents the object and cause of worry, as well as the reason why we should not worry, through Matthew 6:25-34.
And he explains, one by one, the three elements for living a daily life that pursues the kingdom of God and God's righteousness, using specific examples.


The cover and content of the Bible and Human series, which has been consistently loved by believers and has had a great influence on their religious lives, have been revamped.
I hope that you will stop running towards tomorrow with great difficulty and take a look at yourself, free yourself from worries, and enjoy the joy of living today.
Artist Lim Ji-yoon, who designed the cover, said that she patterned the ‘fauna and flora’ while thinking of “living things that live peacefully each day under God’s care.”
Additionally, most of the quoted Bible verses were changed to CBCK 『Bible』, and the font size was increased and redesigned.


For a Kairos life

“How busy we are with trivial things, with fleeting things.
There is no time to have comfortable conversations with loved ones, spouse, family, relatives, or friends.
“There is no time to pray before our Heavenly Father, read the Bible, and strengthen our relationship with the Lord.” (p. 68)

A Kairos life is not a life of worrying about tomorrow, but a life of daily living to the fullest in the present moment.
We must live in the present because God is the God of today, the God of everyday life.
The author offers concrete solutions to the things that keep us busy and prevent us from living our daily lives.
First, it teaches us how to distinguish between important and busy tasks among the many tasks given to us, and how to avoid being caught up in unimportant busy tasks.
And he also offers tips on how to live with peace and tranquility by making the decision to choose and focus, without having to jump into everything that happens and the circumstances surrounding us.
He reminds us that the choice and decision to live in God's presence is not difficult, but rather a place to stay, a moment to joyfully and faithfully respond in God's presence.


To become Amerimnos

“The problem is that although we call God ‘Abba, Father,’ in reality we do not trust in his care and try to solve the problem ourselves.” (p. 38)

The author, through a structural analysis of the text of Matthew 6:25-34, sees it as a self-confession that all worries and concerns are preoccupied with worldly matters, such as food, clothing, and shelter, and that he does not trust in God the Father's care.
Because we cannot serve both wealth and God, we are invited to choose between choosing wealth and being driven by worry and temptation, or entrusting ourselves completely to God, believing in His care, obeying Him, and living a life free from worry.
Using the lives of the apostles of the early church as examples, it vividly depicts the carefree life of a person who follows the kingdom of God and God's righteousness.
He also explains that only 6% of our worries are real worries, and the rest are about things that will never happen, things that have already happened and cannot be helped, and imaginary worries that have nothing to do with us. He also explains how to relieve these worries and how to bring our real worries to God and make a petition.