Biblical Answer

Jesus teaches us not to worry about our lives in Matthew 6:25-34. He says, Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or drink; or for your body, what you will wear (v. 25). He also says, Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own (v. 34). Jesus is teaching us that worry is irrational, unproductive, and even pagan. He promises that God will supply our physical needs if we make obedient discipleship our chief concern.

Jesus reminds us that we are not to seek food and drink, but rather we are to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to us (v. 33). He says, But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith (v. 30)? Jesus is teaching us that God is our Father and that He will take care of us. He says, Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them (v. 26). He says, And which of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life and add to your physical well-being (v. 27)?

Jesus is teaching us to trust in God and not to worry about our lives. He says, Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or drink; or for your body, what you will wear (v. 25). He says, Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God (Phil. 4:6). Jesus is teaching us to pray and trust in God, rather than worrying about our lives. He says, Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own (v. 34). He says, But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you (v. 33). Jesus is teaching us to trust in God and not to worry about our lives.