Worry - How not to Worry

Worry - How Not To Worry
Matthew 6:25-34

by Estelle Nazary

O ye men and women of little faith!

Jesus always used examples...
Jesus goes from lesser to greater...

15 tons of aspirin are taken by Americans every day. Worry - what to wear, eat, do, worry because they are not married, others worry because they are married, etc.

I. Definition of Worry---
What is worry?
1. Worry is not the act of taking life seriously.
There is nothing about life that is unimportant.
2. Worry is not the act of considering the future.
Thinking ahead proves you have one.
3. Worry is not the act of being upset or disturbed.

Jesus said "Do not be anxious"
Anxious means to be filled with care. Being concerned means we are taking action. Worry renders us powerless! Men worry about things of the world - the downward pull of the world.

II. Declarations about worry
1. Worry is foolish
2. Worry usually has no foundation.
3. Worry never solves anything.
4. It is sin because it hurts - It will give you ulcers, heart attack, nervous system problems, etc. It will shorten life. - verse 27 - cubit is 18 inches.
5. It will not undo the past.

Worry is characteristic of lost people.

III. Defeat of worry
A child does not worry - knows mom and dad will take care of his/her needs.
1. We must re-direct our thinking. Philippians 4 - Paul said whatsoever is true, pure, good, etc. think of these things!
2. Live well in the present (TODAY) This is the day God has given us, use it well - Ephesians.
3. We must exercise the privilege of prayer. Philippians 4:6-7 - Worry about nothing, Pray about everything, Thank God for anything = PEACE.

Worry cannot live in a close and rarefied position with the Lord.

Matthew verse 6:33 - Seek first the Kingdom of God!!!!!!