“Jesus warns against the sin of disquieting, distracting, distrustful cares about things of this life, which are a bad sign that both the treasure and the heart are on earth.” Matthew Henry
I. Because of Your Heavenly Father (vv. 25,26)
A. Greater to the lesser (25)
B. Lesser to the greater (26)
II. Because Worry is Useless and Destructive (vv. 27,34)
A. Worry produces nothing good or useful
B. Worry is harmful (Ex. 20:13)
“Worry affects circulation, the heart, the glands, and the whole nervous system. I have never known a man to die of overwork, but I have known a lot who died of worry.” Dr. Charles Mayo
III. Because Worry is Antithetical to Your Faith (vv. 28-30)
“Worry is the antithesis of practical trust in God.” R. T. France
A. Worry shows that our faith is lacking (Ex. 20:4)
B. Encouragements to trust the Lord
1. Lilies (28,29)
2. Grass (30)
3. Redemption (Rom. 8:32)
Conclusion