Respectable Sins Ep.2 | Anxiety

This powerful message confronts one of the most pervasive struggles in modern Christian life: anxiety and worry.

Drawing from 1 Peter 5 and Matthew 6, we're reminded that worry isn't just an inconvenient emotion—it can become a sin when it divides our hearts and causes us to question God's care for us.

The sermon traces Peter's letter to scattered believers who had lost everything—homes, jobs, families—yet were called to cast their anxieties on God.

What makes this teaching particularly compelling is its honesty about the reality of anxiety in the Christian life, acknowledging that even biblical giants like Paul, David, and Elijah struggled with depression and overwhelming concern.

The core revelation is that most anxiety is rooted in pride—our desire to control our own lives rather than submit to God's mighty hand.

True freedom comes through humility, continually casting our cares on Him, recognizing the spiritual battle we're in, considering others instead of navel-gazing, and contemplating God's promises that He will perfect, confirm, strengthen, and establish us.

This isn't a simplistic 'just don't worry' message, but a roadmap for fighting the real battle against anxiety through Scripture, prayer, and community.