What does the Bible say about anxiety?
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The Bible teaches that believers may bring every anxiety to God, trusting his sovereign care, present help, and faithful promises rather than being ruled by fear. Philippians 4:6-7 calls Christians to pray with thanksgiving and promises God’s guarding peace in Christ. First Peter 5:6-7 invites the humble to cast their cares on him because he cares for them. Jesus commands his disciples in Matthew 6:25-34 not to be anxious about daily needs, since the Father knows and provides. His peace in John 14:27 is deeper than the world’s comfort, and 2 Timothy 1:7 reminds us that God gives power, love, and self-control.
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- Philippians 4:6-7 4 votes
In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
- 1 Peter 5:7 3 votes
casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.
- John 14:27 3 votes
Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, I give to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.
- 2 Timothy 1:7 2 votes
For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.
- Psalms 55:22 2 votes
Cast your burden on Yahweh and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.
- Philippians 4:6 2 votes
In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
- Matthew 6:25-34 2 votes
Therefore I tell you, don’t be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food, and the body more than clothing? See the birds of the sky, that they don’t sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren’t you of much more value than they? “Which of you by being anxious, can add one moment to his lifespan? Why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow. They don’t toil, neither do they spin, yet I tell you that even Solomon in all his glory was not dressed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today exists and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, won’t he much more clothe you, you of little faith? “Therefore don’t be anxious, saying, ‘What will we eat?’, ‘What will we drink?’ or, ‘With what will we be clothed?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient.
- 1 Peter 5:6-7 2 votes
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time, casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.
- Hebrews 13:6 2 votes
So that with good courage we say, “The Lord is my helper. I will not fear. What can man do to me?”
- Joshua 1:9 2 votes
Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”
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