LIFE AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE LIVED THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT – 14 (Matt 6:25-34) REAL HOPE FOR REAL LIVES “DO NOT BE ANXIOUS”

06 Aug LIFE AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE LIVED THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT – 14 (Matt 6:25-34) REAL HOPE FOR REAL LIVES “DO NOT BE ANXIOUS”

The Prescription: Matt 6:25-34

• Remember who God is and how He cares v25-6; 31-2

• Recognise that worry doesn’t work v27

• Resolve to trust Him more v28-30

• Reset your heart’s priorities v33

• Rely on today’s grace for todays’ troubles v34

Who’s Approval Are You Seeking?

• Approval Anxiety

• The Fear of Man – Proverbs 25:29

• The snare is control and idolatry

• The result is an attack on relationships

The Trustworthiness of God

• The safety is His compassion and security

• The result is a deepening of our relationship

An Illustration Jeremiah – 17:5-10

• It’s a matter of the heart – v9-10

• “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matt 6:21)

• Treasure the Promises of God above the promises of approving voices around us

• Fight the promises of temporary approval with the promises of permanent assurance