TEARING DOWN THE SPIRIT OF WORRY!
I. Attempting a definition of "worry"
English word "worry" from Old English wyrgan and Old High German wurgen, both Meaning "to strangle, or choke"
Greek word merimnao used in most NT references above
Etymologically derived from merizo = "to divide;" and nous = "mind."
Thus means "divided mind"
Psa 37:1 A Psalm of David. Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.
FRET Defined: 2734. charah, khaw-raw'; a prim. root [comp. H2787]; to glow or grow warm; fig. (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy
jealousy:--be angry, burn, be displeased, X earnestly, fret self, grieve, be (wax) hot, be incensed, kindle, X very, be wroth. See H8474.
FRET Defined: a : to become vexed or worried b of running water : to become agitated
FRET Defined: to affect something as if by gnawing or biting : GRATE
Phil 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and Supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
CAREFUL Defined: 3309. merimnao, mer-im-nah'-o; from G3308; to be anxious about:--(be, have) care (-ful), take thought.
ANXIETY Defined: State of uneasiness and apprehension, about the future uncertainties,
- Anxiety suggests feelings of fear and apprehension.
CAREFUL Defined: 3308. merimna, mer'-im-nah; from G3307 (through the idea of distraction); solicitude:--care.
1. Casting your cares upon him.
1 Pet 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
CASTING Defined: 1977. epirrhipto, ep-ir-hrip'-to; from G1909 and G4496; to throw upon (lit. or fig.):--cast upon. To throw forth; drop: To Throw Down.
CARETH Defined: 3199. melo, mel'-o; a prim. verb; to be of interest to, i.e. to concern (only third pers. sing. pres. indic. used impers. it matters):--(take) care.
WORRY Defined: Worry" is a disquieted uneasiness of mind, an anxious apprehension concerning an impending or anticipated situation;
Phil 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
What are people worried about?
1. daily provision - cf. Matt. 6:35+
2. employment
3. future - cf. Matt. 6:34
4. life and death
5. health
6. personal relationships
7. personal relationships - children, family, friends
8. pleasing people - cf. Lk. 10:41
9. finances, interest rates, stock-markets
10. witnessing - cf. Lk. 12:11
Phil 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
SUPPLY Defined: 4137. pleroo, play-ro'-o; from G4134; to make replete, i.e. (lit.) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (fig.) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute (an office), finish (a period or task), verify (or coincide with a prediction), etc.:--accomplish, X after, (be) complete, end, expire, fill (up), fulfil, (be, make) full (come), fully preach, perfect, supply.
NEED Defined: 5532. chreia, khri'-ah; from the base of G5530 or G5534; employment, i.e. an affair; also (by impl.) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution:--business, lack, necessary (-ity), need (-ful), use, want.
When am I worried too much? We have moved from a healthy concern to an oppressive, crippling worry when we:
- Can't sleep because we can't stop thinking about what might happen.
- Feel guilty whenever we relax.
- Are afraid of something all the time.
- Feel panic in certain situations.
- Refuse to look at our feelings.
- Blame others for everything.
- Have a vague fear of disaster.
SCRIPTURE THAT BUILD FAITH!
Hab 2:4 Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.
Prov 24:19 Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked;
Mat 6:31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
Mat 6:32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
Phil 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
2 Tim 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
(Rom 8:28 KJV) And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Isa 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
"All things work together for good to them that love God and are the called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28
Prov 18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
Psa 4:8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
Psa 27:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Prov 1:33 But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.
Deu 7:9 Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;
Num 23:19 God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?
Message By: Apostle Ivory L. Hopkins
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