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Dietrich Bonhoeffer on Following the Worry-Free Christ - Christocentric (Matthew 6:25-27)

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"Jesus lived without worry—wholly dependent on the Father, free for others. Following Him means learning His freedom. Anxiety binds us to ourselves; trust in Christ frees us for discipleship. 'Do not worry' is possible only in union with the One who never worried." — Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Christocentric: Christ's freedom.

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Matthew 6:25-27

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