Anxiety and the Bible

February 5, 2010

I don’t know about you, but from time to time I’m anxious about one thing or another. I need to be reminded of Christ’s Lordship over all things. I need to be reminded of Christ’s trustworthiness. Justin Taylor has helpfully pulled together 8 Biblical arguments against anxiety:

1. God is near me to help me.
2. God cares for me.
3. My Father in heaven knows all my needs and will supply all my needs.
4. God values me more than birds and grass, which he richly provides for and adorns; how much more will he provide for all my needs!
5. What can man do to me?
6. Anxiety is pointless.
7. Anxiety is worldly.
8. Tomorrow doesn’t need my anxiety.

I found these arguments/reminders helpful, and I’d encourage you to check out Justin’s full post where he uses Scripture to support these arguments. You may want to check out his follow-up post as well.

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