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Discover the meaning of Anxiety in the Bible. Study the definition of Anxiety with multiple Bible Dictionaries and Encyclopedias and find scripture references in the Old and New Testaments.
- We Must Put Off Anxiety Which Is sin.
- We Must Practice Prayer with Thankfulness About Every concern.
- We Are Promised God’s Incomparable Peace When We Pray.
- Conclusion
- Discussion Questions
“Be anxious for nothing.” In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus made it clear that anxiety stems from a lack of faith and from a wrong focus on the things of this world instead of on the kingdom of God (Matt. 6:25-34, especially verses 30 & 33). If we excuse our anxieties by saying, “Well, it’s only human,” or, “Anybody would feel anxious in this situa...
Paul mentions four Greek words for prayer which overlap in meaning and yet are helpful to distinguish: Prayer, supplication, thanksgiving, and requests. *Prayer--a general word for prayer, always used with reference to God, with the nuance of reverence. When Paul says to make our requests known “to God,” the Greek word means “face to face with God,...
“The peace of God which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 4:7). This is not some psychological peace gained through coping techniques. The Christian psychiatrists I mentioned earlier give all sorts of “common sense” and psychological methods (alongside the “spiritual”) that you can use to al...
A little over a year ago, I learned that a woman who led the music ministry when I first began to pastor almost 20 years ago had been stricken with three malignant brain tumors. She and her husband are maybe ten years older than I am. I wrote to her and she wrote back and told how her husband, who has worked all his life in construction, now has su...
How can we know when legitimate concern crosses the line into sinful anxiety?Is it wrong for a Christian to take tranquilizers or sleeping pills to calm nervousness or anxiety? Is this any different than taking aspirin for a headache?What is the difference between using prayer as a technique and prayer as a whole way of life?Can God guide us in His will by withholding or granting His peace? Cite Scripture to support your answer.Anxiety is one of the evil conditions of the heart that comes from unbelief. Much anxiety, Jesus says, comes from little faith. This is the kind of connection we are going to see again and again in the weeks to come. The root of a sinful condition of the heart is unbelief in the living God.
Jun 27, 2023 · So, what does the Bible encourage us to do if we’re struggling with worry? 1. Present Your Requests to God. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
Anxiety is a common experience that many people face in today's fast-paced and uncertain world. But what does the Bible say about anxiety? How can we find
Anxiety implies not only some distrust of God’s providence, but also some kind of belief that we may be able to manage better for ourselves; therefore here, as in the Sermon on the Mount, we are exhorted, especially in time of danger, simply to do what we know we ought to do, and to be unheeding about the rest.
Anxiety and fear are not things to be ignored or suppressed unless you happen to be entering into the promised land, but that’s a different story. Instead, Jesus and Peter both highlight the fact that anxiety and fear are opportunities to approach the Father.
