One of the greatest dangers in Christian life is worry. We're commanded not to be anxious and yet many of us struggle mightily in this area. In this podcast we cover the root of the issue, which is our basic heart commitment. At the core of the problem of worry is - brace yourself - covetousness. Now, most of us don't think we have a problem with covetousness because we become convinced that since other people have more than we do, we can't be greedy. But the sin of greed and covetousness isn't a rich person's problem alone. No. In fact, a poor person can be far worse in this regard than someone who's rich. It's a heart issue, not a matter of our bank balance.
So, how do we overcome this problem that plagues so many of us? Simple. We trust in the Lord and understand what Jesus says in Luke 12. We rest in the assurance of our salvation by faith alone, rejoicing in God's care and provision for us, and we pray with thanksgiving always. This is the context in which we are then to present our worries and petitions to Him. When we do this, worry and anxiety will begin to fall away and be replaced with that wonderful fruit of the Spirit - contentment.