HOW TO OVERCOME ANXIETY Matthew 6:25-34

Where anxiety begins, faith ends. Where faith begins, anxiety ends George Mueller

WE ARE NOT TO BE ANXIOUS: I. BECAUSE OF HOW VALUABLE OUR LIFE IS Matthew 6:25-30

I. BECAUSE OF HOW VALUABLE OUR LIFE IS Matthew 6:25-30 A. When Anxiety Comes Worrying About Our Life Matthew 6:25a

1. Thought - Greek a. Care

a. Care b. Be anxious or worried 1. Thought - Greek a. Care b. Be anxious or worried

c. Be troubled with cares 1. Thought - Greek a. Care b. Be anxious or worried c. Be troubled with cares (past, present, future)

Concern for others is commendable: Worrying for our own wellbeing is condemned

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. 2 Thessalonians 3:10

But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. I Timothy 5:8

I. BECAUSE OF HOW VALUABLE OUR LIFE IS Matthew 6:25-30 B. When Anxiety Comes Worrying About Food And Drink Matthew 6:25b-26

The birds of the air have food from your heavenly Father a. They do not sow their crops

The birds of the air have food from your heavenly Father a. They do not sow their crops b. They do not go out and harvest their crops

The birds of the air have food from your heavenly Father a. They do not sow their crops b. They do not go out and harvest their crops c. They do not store their crops

Birds have knowledge enough to prepare for the future a. They build nests

Birds have knowledge enough to prepare for the future b. They feed their young

Birds have knowledge enough to prepare for the future c. Some go south for the winter

I. BECAUSE OF HOW VALUABLE OUR LIFE IS Matthew 6:25-30 C. When Anxiety Comes Worrying About How Long We Are Going To Live Matthew 6:27

The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away. So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. Psalm 90:10,12

Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? Matthew 6:27

I. BECAUSE OF HOW VALUABLE OUR LIFE IS Matthew 6:25-30 D. When Anxiety Comes To Worrying About Clothing Matthew 6:28-30

D. When Anxiety Comes To Worrying About Clothing Matthew 6:28-30 1. Consider the lilies of the field

D. When Anxiety Comes To Worrying About Clothing Matthew 6:28-30 2. God regards so little the giving of beauty that He gives the greatest beautifying to that, which will soon perish

D. When Anxiety Comes To Worrying About Clothing Matthew 6:28-30 3. O you who have such little faith

WE ARE NOT TO BE ANXIOUS: II. BECAUSE OUR HEAVENLY FATHER CARES FOR US Matthew 6:25-30

II. BECAUSE OUR HEAVENLY FATHER CARES FOR US Matthew 6:31-33 A. Which Is Contrary To What The Gentiles Seek Matthew 6:31-32a

The World’s Trinity Of Care a. Food

The World’s Trinity Of Care b. Drink

The World’s Trinity Of Care c. Fashion

Anxiety Over These Things Has A Distinct: a. Pagan Characteristic

Anxiety Over These Things Has A Distinct: a. Pagan Characteristic b. Pagan Quality

Anxiety Over These Things Has A Distinct: a. Pagan Characteristic b. Pagan Quality c. Pagan Trait

Anxiety Over These Things Has A Distinct: a. Pagan Characteristic b. Pagan Quality c. Pagan Trait d. Pagan Norm

Anxiety Over These Things Has A Distinct: a. Pagan Characteristic b. Pagan Quality c. Pagan Trait d. Pagan Norm e. Pagan standard of self worth

II. BECAUSE OUR HEAVENLY FATHER CARES FOR US Matthew 6:31-33 B. Things Which Our Heavenly Father Knows We Need Matthew 6:32b

II. BECAUSE OUR HEAVENLY FATHER CARES FOR US Matthew 6:31-33 C. What God Wants Us To Seek For: The Best Good In Life

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. Hebrews 13:5

WE ARE NOT TO BE ANXIOUS: III. BECAUSE OF THE FUTURE Matthew 6:25-30

III. BECAUSE OF THE FUTURE Matthew 6:34 A. Have No Anxious Or Worrisome Thoughts About Tomorrow

III. BECAUSE OF THE FUTURE Matthew 6:34 B. Tomorrow Will Have Its Own Set Of Problems

III. BECAUSE OF THE FUTURE Matthew 6:34 C. Today Has Enough Trouble Or Evil Without Us Adding More

WE ARE NOT TO BE ANXIOUS:  I. BECAUSE OF HOW VALUABLE OUR LIFE IS   II. BECAUSE OUR HEAVENLY FATHER CARES FOR US III. BECAUSE OF THE FUTURE