Sunday Jan 18, 2026

'The Cure To Being Worried'

Exhortation By Brother Zac Carroll

Here is a summary of Matthew 6 v 24–34

The Two Masters (v. 24)

This verse demands for undivided loyalty. "Mammon" is not just money, but a personification of materialism and worldly wealth acting as a rival master to God. The teaching emphasizes that a disciple cannot have a "divided mind." You cannot serve the impulses of the flesh (present gain) and the Spirit (future hope) simultaneously. To try to serve both is to inevitably fail in one's service to the Father.

The Cure for Anxiety (v. 25–32)

Jesus commands his followers to stop being anxious (merimnaō) about the basic necessities of this mortal life.

Providence: The examples of the birds and the lilies are used to prove God’s providential care. If God sustains the lesser creation which has no promise of eternal life, He will certainly sustain His children who are "of more value."

Human Limitation: Jesus asks, "Which of you by worrying can add one cubit unto his stature?" This as a reminder of our mortality; no amount of worry can extend our dying life. Therefore, we should trust the One who can grant immortality.

Separation from the World: The "Gentiles" (those without hope in God) frantically seek after material security. A believer's life should look different—marked by a quiet trust that the Father knows their needs.

The Priority: Seek Ye First the Kingdom (v. 33) This is the pivotal verse of the section.

The Kingdom: This is not an abstract feeling or "heaven," but the literal, coming Kingdom of God on earth. "Seeking" it means making that future reality the driving force of one's decisions today.

His Righteousness: This involves trying to develop the character of God now—living by His standards rather than the world's. The Promise: The promise is that if the Kingdom is the primary focus, God will ensure that the daily physical needs are met ("added unto you") during our probation in this life.

Living One Day at a Time (v. 34)

The passage concludes with the practical advice to let "tomorrow worry about itself." Since believers live in a world of "evil" (trouble/adversity), we are advised to lean on God's strength for the present day only, without borrowing trouble from a future we cannot control.

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