Biblical Answer

Jesus' teachings on worry can be found in the Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 6:25-34). In this passage, Jesus addresses the issue of worry, emphasizing that it is irrational, unproductive, and even pagan. He promises that God will supply physical needs for the follower who makes obedient discipleship his chief concern. Jesus teaches that worry is unreasonable because God carries us and takes care of us. He forbids worry, saying, "Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on" (Matt. 6:25). He also warns against letting worries choke the Word of God in us (Matthew 13:22).

Jesus reminds us that He is a generous God who gives the kingdom to His children and is pleased to do so. He encourages us to trust in Him, saying, "My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid" (John 14:27). He promises that His peace brings an unconstrained confidence, and that when we are in personal contact with Him, His words are real to us. Jesus teaches us to take up prayer, saying, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God" (Philippians 4:6).

In conclusion, Jesus teaches us to trust in Him and not worry about the things of this world. He reminds us that He is a generous God who takes care of us and supplies our needs. He encourages us to pray and present our requests to God with thanksgiving, and promises that His peace brings an unconstrained confidence. By following Jesus' teachings on worry, we can live a life of trust and confidence in Him, rather than being controlled by worry and anxiety. As Paul says, "Stop worrying about anything! Pray, and God will take care of the rest" (Philippians 4:6-7).