Ep. 11. Matthew 6:25-34 - How Do You Stop Worrying According to the Bible?
Ep. 11. Matthew 6:25-34 - How Do You Stop Worrying According to the Bible?  
Podcast: The Bible Show
Published On: Thu Jul 30 2026
Description: Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible?Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAOIn this episode of The Bible Show, Sam and Will walk through Matthew 6:25-34 where Jesus teaches his followers not to be anxious about food, clothing, or tomorrow. This passage connects directly to Jesus' teaching about money and serving two masters, revealing that anxiety often comes from a divided heart. The Greek word for anxiety, merimnao, literally means to be pulled in different directions, and Jesus uses the birds of the air and lilies of the field to show how much more God cares for his children. They explore why gratitude and anxiety cannot coexist in the brain, and how spiritual hoarding keeps us from the freedom God offers. If you struggle with worry, this episode offers both deep biblical teaching and practical strategies for trusting God with your tomorrow. Like, comment, and subscribe for more.Chapters00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:23 - Sermon on the Mount recap00:03:49 - The link between money and anxiety00:05:22 - The root of anxiety00:07:42 - Merimnao: The Greek word for anxiety00:12:35 - Verse 25: Do not be anxious about your life00:15:51 - Gratitude vs. anxiety00:17:15 - Spiritual hoarding00:20:54 - Verse 26: Look at the birds of the air00:26:50 - Imagining hardship without God's grace00:32:33 - Verse 27: Anxiety can't add an hour to your life00:36:49 - Duty is ours, results are God's00:39:14 - Verses 28-30: Consider the lilies00:48:15 - Verse 31: Your Father knows what you need00:54:33 - Verse 33: Seek first the kingdom of God00:57:40 - Verse 34: Today has enough trouble01:01:31 - Practical strategies for fighting anxietyLinksSunlitStudios.com@TheBibleShowPodcast@UnderTheHoodFLHashtags#BibleStudy #SermonOnTheMount #Matthew6 #DontBeAnxious #AnxietyHelp #TrustGod #NewChristian #ChristianFaith #JesusTeaching #BirdsOfTheAir #LiliesOfTheField #SeekFirstTheKingdom #ChristianPodcast #BibleExplained #OvercomingAnxiety