Is Worry a Sin?

Worry, is it a sin? Is it something that keeps us from trusting God fully? Is worrying about something, in essence, saying, “I can’t control the situation but I can think about it so much that it makes me act out in desperation”? Doesn’t it say to God, “I know You are all powerful, but I’d rather not put my trust in Your power”. Jesus clearly tells us here that worry is detrimental to our well-being. It accomplishes nothing positive. And if it continues for long periods of time, it can ruin our health. Next time instead of worrying, try presenting your request to God, and seeking out His will, acting on what you know to be right. God’s Love for us includes meeting our needs. If He does it for animals, He’ll surely do it for us. It’s not until we see God as the “First Great Cause” of everything, that worry begins to lose its luster. There a huge difference between worry and concern. One involves God, and the other doesn’t. Is Worry a sin? I can’t say because the Bible doesn’t state, “Worry is a sin”, but if Jesus tells us not to worry and to trust God, how about we start taking it more seriously and do what He tells us to do. Worry is them enemy of trust.

25 “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life–whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing?26 Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to Him than they are?27 Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?28 “And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing,29 yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are.30 And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, He will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?31 “So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’32 These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs.33 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need.34 “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today. Matthew 6:25-34