Epistle of Mathetes to Diognetus that our nature was unable to attain to life, and having now revealed the Saviour who is able to save even those things which it was [formerly] impossible to save, by both these facts He desired to lead us to trust in His kindness, to esteem Him our Nourisher, Father, Teacher, Counsellor, Healer, our Wisdom, Light, Honour, Glory, Power, and Life, so that we should not be anxious[53] First Apology of Justin But seek ye the kingdom of heaven, and all these things shall be added unto you. For where his treasure is, there also is the mind of a man."[25] Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book II The covering ought, in my judgment, to show that which is covered to be better than itself, as the image is superior to the temple, the soul to the body, and the body to the clothes.[248] Tertullian On Idolatry "I shall have no food." But "think not," says He, "about food; "[80] Tertullian Of Patience of less important things?[83] Tertullian On Monogamy the Spirit from God, being no longer even a Psychic, because even his psychic element is not derived from God's afflatus! What if a man allege "indigence," so as to profess that his flesh is openly prostituted, and given in marriage for the sake of maintenance; forgetting that there is to be no careful thought about food and clothing?[108] Origen Against Celsus Book VII How much better are ye than they! And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field; "[47] Acts of the Holy Apostle Thomas as also in the Gospel it has been said, Take no heed for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor for your body, what ye shall put on: because the life is more than food, and the body than clothing.[28]