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A Voice of Reason

By on in Theology

Jesus has made plain that He demands we speak clearly and openly without fear of what people can do to us. Even if it costs you your life, health, or livelihood. There are five scriptural motivations for us to take to heart in view of the LORD’s desire for us.

  1. The way Jesus is treated is the way you shall be treated also. This in fact cements us together with Him (Matt 10:26).
  2. In the end, all truth will be revealed and all reality will be uncovered. Vindication will follow (Matt 10:26).
  3. Only our bodies can be killed. The gravity of error is greater by not speaking truth openly and clearly (Matt 10:28).
  4. God is closer to us than we think. He is intensely aware of our circumstances. Be of courage and speak truth whatever the cost (Matt 10:30).
  5. God has given us specific purpose and there is nothing that can get in the way of that (Matt 10:31).

The Burdens of Thought

By on in Theology

There are at least several reasons Jesus gives for his disciples not to be anxious. He wants the pressure of worry off of us.

  1. Life is not for physical pleasures, but the enjoyment of God. Life is given with the intent of eternal life with God. Life is given for the approval of God.
  2. God will remain God no matter what, and He provides our needs.
  3. It’s of no value. It doesn’t get you anywhere. I will only make you miserable.
  4. God delights to adorn things. He will give us all we need to do His will.
  5. Gentiles seek after necessities. Anxiety puts us on the same level as the world of unbelievers.
  6. God knows what we need. Anxiety shows that we are too close to the world and too far from God.
  7. God will give us “all these things” (Matt 6:33) to fulfill His calling in our lives.

The more Jesus is centered as Lord of our lives and the more focused we are on God’s kingdom, the less anxiety we will bear.