#94 Deal with Worry _ _ _ _ _ _ _ And that which fell among the thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and plesures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection (Luke 8:14). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this verse three things are listed that can "choke" persons after they have heard the Word of God. Many of us have often heard sermons on two of these -riches and pleasures of this life. And yet, worries (cares and anxieties) are also listed. A major step in overcoming depression is to learn to deal with worry and anxiety.