Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 6:25-34, Luke 12:22-31

"Is it Worry or Concern?"

 Introduction 

I.  Defining Worry And Anxiety 

II. Worry is Utterly Sinful Mat 6:25, 31, 34; Luke 12:11, 12; Phil 4:6-7; Matt 13:22; Mk 4:18-19; Lk 8:15; 21:34

“Do not worry.” (Matthew 6:25) 

“Do not worry about anything, but pray about everything.”
(Phiippiansl 4:6-7) 

III.  The Basis for Worry Matthew 6:25-34

IV.  The Difference Between Anxious, Sinful Worry And Legitimate Concern 

V.  Some Of The Things That Cause Anxiety In Our Lives 

“For this reason, I say to you, do not be anxious for your life, as to what you shall eat, or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you shall put on, is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?” (Mathew 6:25)

A.  The Physical Necessities Of Life

B.  The Luxuries And Comforts Of Life

C.  The Seasons And Situations Of Life

D.  Death 

What To Do When The Walls Seem To Be Caving In

1.) Do not panic.  Proverbs 19:2

2.) Accept what you cannot change.  2 Samuel 12:22-23

3.) Do not wallow in self-pity.  Job 2:10

4.) Remember - because of Jesus, no situation is hopeless.