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You’re Worrying About The Wrong Thing

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Matthew 6:25-33

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            There are some things that are common to all of mankind.

Laughter is laughter no matter what language you speak.

Tears flow from your eyes just as they do people in Iran or Iraq.

Yes there are some things that are common to all people, worry, now there’s a word.

People all over the world worry.

Folks worry about losing a job.

Somebody woke up today, worried about tomorrow.

May you are fretting about bill even now.

When we hear of wars & rumors of wars, it tends to make us worry about the shape the world is in.

Yes we are troubled at home; we worry on the job, even right here in the church house we worry.

But my brothers & sisters no matter what may be worrying you today, I stop by to let you know, you worried about the wrong thing.

The world today may have you thinking that you have to fit a certain image; they say in order to be somebody you got to keep up with the Jones.

If you don’t have two cars in the garage you are not there yet.

But my brothers & sisters it does not matter to God if you drive a scoter or ride a bike.

It does not matter to God if you eat prime ribs or rib tips.

The only thing that really matters is your relationship with Jesus Christ.

All that you need is wrapped up in Him.

For He alone is able to supply your every need so there is no need to worry.

In order that we might see & understand this, Jesus gives us some very relevant help here in the text anybody interested.

First He gives us *Information,* then He gives us *Illustrations*, lastly He extends an *Invitation.*

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25: Another translation says, “Stop being anxious about material things, wondering what you are going to wear or what you are going to eat.

Now this is not to say that food & clothes are not important.

For we all know that we need food to live & we need clothes for comfort & warmth.

But when you make material possessions your passion & your purpose you have lost sight of what’s really important.

Folks spend two to three hours a day trying to decide what to wear to work.

Spend all weekend shopping & getting they hair & nails done just so you can look good on Sunday morning.

You do look good sisters.

Then some men spend longer in the bathroom then a woman primping & prepping, worrying if you getting a pot belly.

But the question here is, how worried are you about where you will spend eternity?

The Lord says here that life is more than food, & the body is more than clothes.

You can spend your whole life worrying about the type of clothes you have, making sure your shoes match your purse, making sure your tie match your socks.

But will that really be important when you close your eyes for the last time, will you really care if you are matching from head to toe?

You worried about the wrong thing I tell you.

Worry is one of the leading causes of ailment in this world today.

Static show that the most common symptom for most people that go to the doctor is worry.

Your stomach designed to take a lot of abuse.

You can pour almost-boiling coffee into it, & it will cool the coffee; you can cram frozen milk into it, & it will warm the milk.

Its juices will break down solid food or kill bacteria with equal ability.

Three-fourths of it may be removed & the remainder will make up for the defect.

You really have to do something extraordinary to mess up such an organ.

You can skip a meal & your stomach will be ok.

You can eat the wrong thing & your stomach will recover.

But if you really want to mess up your stomach, then keep worrying about the cost of living, the house you think you ought to have.

The children you believe yours should be, I guarantee you an ulcer will be your best friend.

We are people consumed by worry.

Weather you know it or not, worry is contagious.

Watch this.

Your children see you walking the floor with your head in your hands, so they begin to worry about you worrying.

Worrying is not only contagious but it can kill you.

A lot of mothers have died worrying about their children.

A lot of men have died worrying about how to put food on the table.

I know they say he had a heart attack, but will somebody tell me what drove his blood pressure up?

Worry.

Somebody tell me what caused momma’s migraines?

Worry.

Worrying will make you sick & it will kill you.

On the spiritual side, worry will rob you of your praise, steal your joy & it can crush your spirit.

When you worry you can’t think, you can’t focus.

You can’t praise God because your spirit is not at peace.

Watch this.

The word “worry” is a combination of two Greek words */“merizo”/* which means, *“to divide”* & */“nous”/* meaning *“mind.”*

So you see worry divides the mind.

Thank you brother James, “A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.”

emotionally, mentally & spiritually.

How can you give God praise when half your mind is in worship & the other half is worried?

A man once made up a  “Worry Chart,” he kept a record of his worries.

He discovered that 40 percent of them were about things that probably would never happen; 30 percent concerned past decisions that he could not change; 12 percent dealt with other people’s criticism of him; & 10 percent were worries about his health.

He concluded that only 8 percent of them were really legitimate concerns.

Image being able to come before God with nothing on your mind but worship, imagine being able to leave here with praise in your heart.

Picture yourself going forward in adoration & not anxiety.

Oh the sleep you could get tonight, if only worry was a thing of the past.

God wants to make this a reality for you, you & you, if you just trust him.

Worry has no age restrictions.

Yea the world says you must have all the name brand clothes in order to be somebody.

You know you don’t have a job, you know momma can’t afford them.

So what do you do?

You worry about it.

Then you go out to the mall & steal it in order to impress folks that are not going to like you no matter what you have on.

You worry about being popular at school so you do what ever the popular crowd is dong in order to fit in.

The danger here is displeasing God, dishonoring your parents & degrading yourself.

Young ladies, you see your friends with all the latest gear that you don’t have.

So you worry about it and you begin to plot & plan on how you can get it.

So along comes Joe pimp, he says to you, Baby you don’t have to worry about a thing.

I got your back.

I want to serve notice on you today; the only thing he wants to do is get you on your back.

Brothers you see people your age driving nice cars don’t worry about it.

I know they say the one with the most toys win, I know the world says get all you can while you can.

But the bible says,  “Godliness with contentment is great gain.

For we brought nothing into this world & it’s certain that we can carry nothing out.”

It goes on to say, “If you have food & clothes, be content.”

The Lord didn’t say if you had Fubu, Nikes or Sean John, but godliness with contentment is great gain.”

I read in another place where Paul says, “I have learned to be content in what ever state I am in.

how about you today, are you content?

Or are you worried about the fact that your house doesn’t look like your neighbors?

You may not live in the finest house on the block, you may not shop at the mall everyday, I want to encourage you here today, don’t worry about it.

If you must worry about anything, worry about your soul salvation.

Some of us spend too much time & energy focusing on the things of this life.

Every birthday you get depressed.