Matthew 6:25-34 is one of the most logical, practical, helpful, and comforting passages in the Bible.  It’s Jesus’ treatise on why, as believers, we really don’t have anything to be worried about.  Here are ten reasons that He gives for why we shouldn’t be anxiety-stricken people.

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Jesus’ Top 10 Reasons Why We Shouldn’t Worry:

1. There’s much more to our lives than the things we have to worry about.  Unfortunately, some people never quit worrying long enough to understand that (Matt. 6:25).
2. God takes care of birds, right?  They have food to eat and lives to live, but you don’t see them running around worried to death about all sorts of stuff.  If he takes care of them, He’s surely going to take care of us (Matt. 6:26).
3. As much as people worry and grieve themselves over things they don’t even have control over, you’d think anxiety would be more a worthwhile endeavor.  As it turns out, though, it doesn’t really accomplish anything (Matt. 6:27).
4. God even takes care of and provides for grass—yeah, the stuff that’s out in your yard.  If He cares about us more than grass—and He does—doesn’t that make you wonder why you’re always so worried about stuff (Matt. 6:28-30)?
5. Worry is a big, huge sign that we wear which announce to all who see us, “Hey, look at me!  I don’t really believe God’s going to provide what’s best for me.”  That’s what Jesus said at least.  Here’s how he addressed the anxious person, “O you of little faith” (Matt. 6:30).
6. Because Jesus very clearly commanded us not to (Matt. 6:31).
7. Because anxiety is for unbelievers, not Christians (Matt. 6:32).
8. Because God doesn’t need your worrying.  He already knows, cares about, and has planned what He’s going to do concerning  every single thing in your life (Matt. 6:32).
9. Because Jesus promised that if we’d just trust him and live, first and foremost, in the service of his kingdom, he’d take care of everything that we could ever need (Matt. 6:33).
10. Because  the troubles of the present day are enough.  We don’t need to add tomorrow’s into the mix (Matt. 6:34).

I hope this list means something to you.  It definitely does to me.

Here are three sermons based out of this same passage (Matt. 6:25-34) that may help if you’re struggling with anxiety.  These guys are three of my favorites, so do yourself a favor and listen well.

1. The first one’s from Ligon Duncan.  It’s called, “True Religion: Anxiety’s Antidote.”
   

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2. This one’s from John MacArthur.  It’s titled, “Jesus, Worry, and You.”

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3. The last one is from John Piper.  It’s the second part of the sermon, “Don’t Be Anxious, Lay Up Treasure in Heaven.”

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