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The Story of Jesus
His Instructions To Help Us Overcome Worry

(Lesson 36)

Introduction:
 

         1. "Growing in the knowledge of Christ" is a very important activity (2 Peter 3:18).
         2. "Searching the Scriptures" is the key to accomplishing this growth (John 5:39).
         3. As Jesus taught and preached He revealed His will on many subjects.
         4. In this lesson we are studying His instructions in Matthew 6:25-34 that will help us to overcome worry.

Discussion:


I.           (vs.25a) WE  ARE  NOT  TO  TAKE  THOUGHT  FOR  OUR  LIVES


         A. This passage begins with "therefore" which means that this statement is based on information
             presented earlier.
             1. (vs.24) Jesus said that we "cannot serve God and mammon" [we cannot be devoted to serving God
                 and at the same time be devoted to hoarding up treasures on earth].
             2. Based on this principle, we are not to take thought for our lives.
         B. When Jesus said, "Take no thought," He was teaching His followers not to be anxious or worry about
             things such as food, drink, and clothing [the necessities of life].
         C. After telling us not to worry about these things, the Lord gave . . .

II.          6  REASONS  WHY  WE  SHOULD  NOT  WORRY  ABOUT  THE  NECESSITIES  OF  LIFE


         A. (vs.25b) First, our lives are more valuable than food and clothing.
             1. Food and clothing are important because we must have them to live.
             2. However, we live to fulfill a very high purpose (Ecclesiastes 12:13).
             3. Food and clothing only help us while we live on the earth.
             4. Fearing God and obeying His will are to be our top concerns because they will enable us to live
                 forever.
         B. (vs.26) Second, we are more valuable than the creatures that God has created.
             1. Jesus talked about the birds of the air.
                 a. They do not sow, they do not reap, and they do not gather into barns.
                 b. However, the Father feeds them.
             2. Are not human beings much better than the birds? (see Matthew 10:29, 31)
             3. If we are faithful to God, He will see that we have the necessities of life (Psalm 37:25).
         C. (vs.27) Third, worrying will not change anything.
             1. By worrying about how tall you are, can you change your height?
             2. Since worrying will not change anything, let us follow the instructions in Philippians 4:6.
         D. (vs.28-30) Fourth, we are more valuable than the plants that God has created.
             1. Jesus talked about how the lilies of the field grow.
                 a. They do not toil or spin, but they are beautiful.
                 b. Not even Solomon's glory can be compared to the beauty of a flower.
             2. If God cares so much for plants that are here today and gone tomorrow, will He not see that we
                 have sufficient clothing?
         E. (vs.31-32) Fifth, so we will not be like heathens in the world.
             1. The "Gentiles" [heathen people] seek after food, drink, and clothing.
             2. God's people should have higher priorities than heathens.
         F. (vs.34) Sixth, we have enough to be concerned about today without being burdened down with the
             cares of tomorrow.
             1. Let us not overlook the fact that we are to work (2 Thessalonians 3:12).
             2. However, let us trust in the Lord to provide our daily needs (Matthew 6:11).
         G. After showing us why we should not worry about the necessities of life, the Lord tells us . . .

III.         (vs.33) WHAT  TO  HAVE  AS  OUR  TOP  PRIORITIES


         A. We must seek God's kingdom and His righteousness first.
         B. God promises to bless those who seek His kingdom and His righteousness first with the necessities
             of life.
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