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"Worry" Matthew 6:25-34

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Malcolm Cox
Malcolm Cox

This document discusses how to stop worrying and instead focus on God. It provides several Bible verses that instruct believers not to worry and in every situation to pray and present requests to God. The document examines Jesus' teachings about not worrying about basic necessities like food and clothing and instead focusing on God's kingdom and righteousness. It encourages looking to nature like birds and flowers for evidence of God's provision and care, and casting all anxiety on God through prayer since he cares for his people.

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How To Stop Worry Taking Over Your Life Matthew 6.25-34
Even Jesus followers would have things to worry about! But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, (Matthew 10:19 NIV11)
Worry can make us unfruitful The seed falling among the thorns refers to someone who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, making it unfruitful. (Matthew 13:22 NIV11)
Not worrying is a command. Worrying in itself since this seems so difficult! Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. (Philippians 4:6 NIV11)
Four words are in the imperative in this passage Worry: merimnate Look: emblepsate See: katamathete Seek: zeteite
1. Look at the Birds vv26-27
emblepo to look attentively, gaze earnestly, at an object; to look searchingly or significantly
My mother-in-law is a keen ornithologist. Seen here with a vulture on her arm. She is someone serious about looking at the birds!
500 million birds migrate through the Middle East every year http://www.wysinfo.com/Migratory_Birds/Migratory_Birds_Without_Boundaries.htm#Migration_path s
2. See the Flowers vv28-32
katamanthano to learn or observe thoroughly; to consider accurately & diligently, contemplate
3. Seek First His Kingdom v33
zeteo to seek, look for; to search after; to be on the watch for; to pursue, endeavour to obtain; to desire, wish, want; strive for; to require, demand; to inquire or ask questions; to deliberate, to seek to kill.
James warns us of over-thinking our future plans Now listen, you who say, Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money. Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. (James 4:1314 NIV11)
Peter tells us what to do with our worries Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7 NIV11)
3 Places to Look 1. Look up 2. Look around 3. Look to God
3 Solutions to Worry 1. Read the Sermon on the Mount 2. Live One Day at a Time 3. Pray your Anxieties onto God
Said the robin to the sparrow: I should really like to know Why these anxious human beings Rush about and worry so. Said the sparrow to the robin: Friend, I think it must be That they have no heavenly Father, Such as cares for you and me.

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"Worry" Matthew 6:25-34

  • 1. How To Stop Worry Taking Over Your Life Matthew 6.25-34
  • 2. Even Jesus followers would have things to worry about! But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, (Matthew 10:19 NIV11)
  • 3. Worry can make us unfruitful The seed falling among the thorns refers to someone who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, making it unfruitful. (Matthew 13:22 NIV11)
  • 4. Not worrying is a command. Worrying in itself since this seems so difficult! Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. (Philippians 4:6 NIV11)
  • 5. Four words are in the imperative in this passage Worry: merimnate Look: emblepsate See: katamathete Seek: zeteite
  • 6. 1. Look at the Birds vv26-27
  • 7. emblepo to look attentively, gaze earnestly, at an object; to look searchingly or significantly
  • 8. My mother-in-law is a keen ornithologist. Seen here with a vulture on her arm. She is someone serious about looking at the birds!
  • 9. 500 million birds migrate through the Middle East every year http://www.wysinfo.com/Migratory_Birds/Migratory_Birds_Without_Boundaries.htm#Migration_path s
  • 10. 2. See the Flowers vv28-32
  • 11. katamanthano to learn or observe thoroughly; to consider accurately & diligently, contemplate
  • 12. 3. Seek First His Kingdom v33
  • 13. zeteo to seek, look for; to search after; to be on the watch for; to pursue, endeavour to obtain; to desire, wish, want; strive for; to require, demand; to inquire or ask questions; to deliberate, to seek to kill.
  • 14. James warns us of over-thinking our future plans Now listen, you who say, Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money. Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. (James 4:1314 NIV11)
  • 15. Peter tells us what to do with our worries Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7 NIV11)
  • 16. 3 Places to Look 1. Look up 2. Look around 3. Look to God
  • 17. 3 Solutions to Worry 1. Read the Sermon on the Mount 2. Live One Day at a Time 3. Pray your Anxieties onto God
  • 18. Said the robin to the sparrow: I should really like to know Why these anxious human beings Rush about and worry so. Said the sparrow to the robin: Friend, I think it must be That they have no heavenly Father, Such as cares for you and me.