Worries Worldliness
Sermon Summary: Worries Worldliness
Bro. Micah See | 21 September 2025 | Matthew 6:25–34
“25 “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? 27 Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his ]stature?
28 “So why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; 29 and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30 Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?
31 “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.
Matthew 6: 25 - 34
The Futility of Worry
Jesus asked a simple but piercing question: “Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?” (Matthew 6:27). Worry cannot change outcomes—like traffic jam: lots of noise, movement, and frustration, but no progress. That is what worry does: it exhausts but achieves nothing.
Proverbs 12:25 reminds us, “Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad.” Worry weighs the heart down but never lifts it.
To show God’s care, Jesus pointed to His creation. Even lilies of the field—fragile flowers that in Malaysia are not common except in cool places like Cameron Highlands—are clothed with beauty surpassing Solomon in all his glory. If God takes such care over something so small, how much more will He care for us, His greatest creation? God gave mankind dominion over all things (Genesis 1:26), showing that we are the most important part of His creation. Why then should we be so anxious about food, clothing, or tomorrow’s needs?
Romans 8:32 assures us, “He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?” If God has already given the greatest gift—His Son—how could He fail to provide the lesser things we need each day?
Psalm 34:10 echoes this promise: “The young lions lack and suffer hunger; but those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing.” God provides for the sparrows, for the grass, and for the lilies. Surely He will also provide for us, whom He loves far more. As Jesus said elsewhere, “Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows” (Matthew 10:31).
God sees our needs, He values us above all creation, and He will provide a path for us. Worry does not add; faith does.
Where is Our Focus?
Jesus gave the antidote to worry: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” (Matthew 6:33). Our worries often reveal what we are truly focused on. If our calendars, energy, and time are consumed by earthly pursuits—career goals, material wants, or social approval—it is no surprise that our hearts are consumed by anxiety.
Jesus already warned in verse 31 not to be troubled by questions such as, “What shall we eat? What shall we drink? What shall we wear?” Instead, He directs us to focus on what produces lasting results: the things of God.
We need to reflect honestly: What do you really focus on? We may say, “I want to serve God, I want to grow spiritually,” but when we look at our daily schedules, how much time is actually spent on these things?
Our true priorities are revealed not by what we say, but by where our time and energy go. If our focus is only on earthly matters, then naturally our anxiety will multiply. But when we set our focus on God’s kingdom, our purpose shifts, and the worries of this world begin to fade.
This is why Philippians 4:6–7 instructs: “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Prayer is not just speaking words—it is transferring our burdens onto God’s shoulders. As we focus on God’s work, He replaces worry with peace.
Colossians 3:2 further reminds us to “set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.” When our eyes are fixed on heaven, our hearts are freed from being enslaved by worldly concerns. The key is simple but powerful: focus on God’s kingdom, and the peace of God will guard your heart.
Daily Trust in God’s Mercy
Jesus concluded His teaching with these words: “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble” (Matthew 6:34). Worrying about tomorrow only robs today of its strength.
Remember the pandemic years—how much fear, speculation, and uncertainty filled our lives. Everyone was asking what the “new norm” would be, how long it would last, and whether life would ever be the same. Yet, five years later, much of life has returned to what it was. Worry did not change the outcome; it only drained peace.
Instead of wasting energy on unproductive fears, Jesus calls us to daily trust in God’s mercy. “Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22–23).
Every day we wake up is a fresh reminder that God is faithful. He is eternal, unchanging, and dependable—our “great and compassionate God.” He is the one thing in life that does not shift.
Psalm 118:24 declares: “This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Each day is a gift from God, a day to live with gratitude and faith. That is why Jesus warns us not to drag tomorrow’s worries into today. Wondering, speculating, and fearing about tomorrow only blinds us to God’s provision today. His Word does not change, and His benevolent nature remains constant.
Conclusion
Worry is futile, needless, and faithless. It drains energy but moves us nowhere.
Worry blinds us to what truly matters.
Jesus points us to God’s faithful provision—He who feeds the birds, clothes the lilies, and gave His own Son for us.
The apostle Peter gives this simple but powerful command: “Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7).
The heart of the message is clear: Stop worrying, start trusting. Seek first the kingdom of God, and He will provide what you need—day by day, with mercies that are new every morning.
