The Sinfulness of Worry | Doug Wilson

In this sermon, preached at Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho, Pastor Doug Wilson discusses the sinfulness of worry.
0:00 Start
0:55 Introduction
5:04 Our Foundational Marching Orders
9:54 Your Shield and Buckler
15:53 How to Take Up the Shield and Buckler
19:02 I Hate Worrying, So Why Do I Keep Doing It?
26:27 A Checklist for Dealing with Worry
36:10 Freedom from Worry is Not Recklessness
40:06 Christ the Shield
this video is presented by Canon Press.

[@enngee2339]

I worry that I am too ugly to be married. I worry that "health" mandates will make me lose my job again. I worry that my brothers will never know God. 🙏 LORD, I believe. Help my unbelief.

[@beautyandthefaith]

I found this sermon most encouraging, leading to the present joy available to us when we stop pretending to be God. This quote comes to mind: "I am always content with what happens; for I know that what God chooses is better than what I choose." Epictetus Worrying gives us a certain satisfaction in the sense of control it gives, but what good does it add to our lives? Isn't worrying mostly unnecessary or even harmful? "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble." Matthew 6:33-34 Thank you Doug Wilson from Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches (CREC)

[@loganfeller6737]

Even though I'm not a Calvinist, I really appreciate D.W. and his preaching. He is one of the few pastors that this pastor listens to for my weekly feeding 👍😉

[@Randompancakes12345]

Same, i consider myself a born again Christian, but i feel God working through him.

[@joeadrian2860]

Thankfully, we don't go by our feelings and instead by the correct handling of the word of God.

[@tuskundertalon7256]

@@joeadrian2860 based

[@joeadrian2860]

@forest gump bet he is. A Calvinist is one who correctly handles the Word of God since it is the Gospel of Christ. One would say that the apostle Paul was a Calvinist. For Calvinism (the Gospel) shows us that salvation comes thru the Will and means of God's grace and has nothing to do with our decision. For it demonstrates that our will is bound up in sin and therefore is unable to choose Life. Humanistic natural philosophy and theology, like that taught by Jacobus Arminius, refuted by various counsels like the counsel of Dort, condemned such teaching declaring it a heresy as it rightfully should be accepted by any thoughtful Christian intent on growing in the love of Christ. "Less of me, more of You".

[@joeadrian2860]

@forest gump yeah, you should say that to JI Packer too. Nice. He's got a beautiful line in his introduction to Owens book about your self deception.

[@clinthankins8273]

This sermon spoke directly to me. Worry has almost destroyed my life despite all of my good intentions

[@reverendreader]

This message has been liberating for me this year. Used to think I can’t stop worrying, it turns out by the Spirit I can. And God really does provide peace when you are obedient to this scripture.

[@fayetaylor3594]

Man...I needed that "you're not responsible for protecting the peace of God" part... Me, to my flesh: *Michael Scott voice* I hate...so much... of everything you choose to be. 😂

[@melaniewiens4146]

Thank you. I "had anxiety" that was easy to present as legitimate loved ones, as it stemmed from a medical condition (severe and multiple allergies), but quickly morphed into fixating on the fear itself. God used the story of Pilgrim's Progress - Christian and Faithfulness crossing the river to meet the Lord - to show me that my fear was sinful and to love my Savior more than my life. Freedom from "anxiety" came after repentance. It is not a message many want to hear, but I am thankful that the Lord brought me to my knees through the grace of guilt. The source of that former fear still exists in my life, but I do not succumb to it anymore. May God bless your faithfulness to His Word.

[@kaitlinfarley9867]

So good to hear someone else with personal experience! I have really struggled with this the past couple years. I get some success but then life gets hard and scary and my fears and phobias return with a vengeance. It does seem like the root isn’t rooted out yet even after lots of wonderful Godly Biblical counseling. I need to relinquish my hold on my body and health. I struggle with hypochondriac tendencies after living with a very health nut family focused on every feeling and ailment. God is gracious though and I’m learning. Sometimes I think the key is in my hands...just don’t know how to use it.

[@drathontaldraconis1311]

Amen.

[@caidtc4555]

Listening to this during the rioting. Highly edifying. Thank you Pastor Wilson & Canon Press.

[@bl1760]

Wow, I've been sinning

[@Yesica1993]

It's extraordinary that this message was preached near the start of Covid, when so many of us were cowering in our houses.

[@MrTValleyguy]

I'm in danger of having the bank foreclose on my house. SO I need this.

[@delft72]

Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

[@stephengrieve]

Excellent. Never heard teaching on worry before treating it as a sin to be repented of.

[@JacksTestimony]

Makes sense though doesn’t it? Such a good sermon. Sending this to my family

[@stephengrieve]

@@JacksTestimony it does. Worry is a symptom of a lack of faith I suppose - and doubt is at the root of many, if not all, sins.

[@JacksTestimony]

@@stephengrieve Adam and Eve’s first sin was doubting in God’s sovereignty to rule over them. True Faith leaves no room for doubt. Good thoughts. Have a good one brother

[@jess1987]

Worry/anxiety is spoken of all throughout the Bible. So, it should be spoken of more. Especially in today's society; where more and more Christian's are falling into it. Myself included, I've let social anxiety rule over me and now I'm working through it. It helps to know it's definitely sinful to stay anxious; all the more reason to have more discipline and be obedient to His Word!

[@drathontaldraconis1311]

Not turning to God is disobedience, therefore sin. it may not be sin that you know you are doing, but it is sin that you are still doing, when you want to be in control of life.

[@lindatkaczyk5864]

Timely message...easy to tell others to not worry but practicing it in my own life is always another matter!

[@loremaster234]

Worry and concern are not the same. Worry is when you become anxious about things. Concern is when you become active about things.

[@StarlynsAgency]

James kennedy preached about this. i never heard anothe preaching about this topic in my life 30 years as christian.

[@maurice5402]

Thank you. This is just what I needed to hear today

[@Joshcaldwell24]

This is needed I always get anxiety and worry about hypothetical scenarios all the time. Idk what the deal is it started at about 24 years old I believe I’m 27 now

[@johns294]

Really helpful ! This is one to watch again

[@jennal8684]

Pastor, can you please give an example on how to do this in practice, having prudence but not being possessed by the prudence? I’m also very grateful for this sermon and listened to it twice. I was raised in Christian faith where sovereignty of God was never taught as a doctrine and since my coming to knowledge of it by the grace of God, like a lighting strike while doubled over in the midst of having a panic attack, Jesus saved my sanity and my life.

[@jewelbudd7766]

Something very similar happened to me. All the walls I built up against God came crashing down and i could see clearly for the first time in years.

[@kevinterrell95]

Thank you for speaking these sanctifying words. Thanks for boldly speaking the gossip.

[@michaellautermilch9185]

Few people can communicate so well that they can share ideas faster than I can hear and process them, or take notes.

[@thewisceeeggg1624]

Can I "like" this every time that I listen to it?

[@yepyep1013]

Thank you brother for feeling led to give this message and post it as well. A real comfort for me as I am going through a trial of health. 1 Peter 5:7 is a great reminder as well as the passage from Philippians 4:4-7. HE is Great and Mighty and provides for HIS children in all trials. All anxiety does is lead to despair. A place HE does not want us to be.

[@toddcote4904]

Perfect timing

[@laurak791]

I think this is my favorite sermon ever... funny but so true 😅

[@westyso.cal.8842]

This is such an encouraging sermon. Typical DW style; clear, direct, challenging, and even humorous at times.

[@thewisceeeggg1624]

...so that we will experience those wonderful things as part of glorifying You..

[@billyburton4916]

Love your preaching.

[@SJQuirke]

Oh this was so uplifting six months ago I listened to this All of my revenue streams had evaporated like the brook Cherith In extreme anxiety I found hymn 411 in my hymnal (psalm 23) And sung this to the crimmond tune in my studio And Our Father granted me a most wonderful calm The second time ever I have experienced this thank you brother Doug for this message from God Now I carry my hymnal with me and have sung often

[@billlanglois2767]

We're living in the LAST days, and I believe that the great falling away is NOW Look at what is being preached look at what is being held in reverence and the conversations among the saints. If you won't look at this, then YOUR part of the falling away.

[@chaddwhipple]

Thank you!

[@richieart4133]

Thank you.

[@mikem4883]

Christ is our foundation, however, if one does not apply the Sovereignty of God , they will worry and be anxious. Not one sparrow falls to the ground without His consent.you are worth more than many sparrows."

[@DepDirofOperations]

thank you for this message!

[@thegreatestoftheseislove1c379]

I needed this!

[@xixi6462]

thank you, this is legendary

[@mrh051187]

AMEN! PREACH, PREACHER!!

[@gloriamiller7144]

AMEN

[@Spl1nter699]

You have the potential to live longer. You literally have more to worry about.

[@billlanglois2767]

How many people took what Douglas Wilson spoke of to Heart? Unless we as the people of God in awh and wonder allow the Lord through His church to Operate on us as Passive receivers we will go away like the Rich young ruler did, Confounded.

[@mamasjo]

❤️🙌🏻

[@mrspress8057]

So is it a sin to “prep” for the future? To put things back for tough times ahead, as long as you are not overcome with worry about it?

[@mrspress8057]

@@user-mx3kh8rj1t not really fear, I just see the writing on the wall and want to be prepared if possible. When Joseph had visions he had provisions stored for difficult times ahead, I feel like what I’m doing is no different than that. I view it as a wise thing to do rather than a fearful thing.

[@mrspress8057]

@@user-mx3kh8rj1t I pray God blesses us all who are trying to prudent and plan as much as possible for what is coming. I also pray that God will give us all the strength to stand in the face of adversity and persecution...I believe it is certainly coming.

[@TruthSetFree-zm1ep]

When Jesus was sweating Blood would we call that “worry”?

[@winstonsol8713]

Both the NIV and King James translation read as similies. Maybe you should go to scripture for the answer…rather than asking rhetorical questions. That’s the problem with dishonest rebuttals: you didn’t want the answer, you assumed it, and then used that assumption as a rhetorical device. 🤷🏻‍♂️ How do I know you’re being dishonest? The crux of the sermon was that worry is sin. Christians believe Jesus was sinless. So of COURSE “we” wouldn’t call that “worry.” You know that. But your purpose isn’t to ask an honest question, it’s to take a shot at disproof. Had you legitimately wanted the answer, you would have looked it up (the Bible is a book, and literally every verse is available in every translation in every language, online). But you had to be told. Because you aren’t looking. Seek the truth more. Make rhetorical points less.

[@harharhar123]

is it then biblical to give thanks for my sin? what i mean is that give thanks that, i can even repent of my sins; give thanks that i am able to minister to people who have the same sins and weaknesses i have? it seems more biblical to be thankful than to keep "worrying" about the possibility of the next time i sin

[@billlanglois2767]

Amen, However, where is this Practiced in the Christian Church? It may be unheard of unless we come back to the Puritan songs

[@hairypawter8475]

Im a new Christian, at 24 mins Douglas says take you "contuse" and "salter", what is that? anyone please

[@Yesica1993]

Psal·​ter ˈsäl-tər ˈsȯl- Synonyms of Psalter : the Book of Psalms also : a collection of Psalms for liturgical or devotional use I think the first word was cantus? This one was new to me. cantus noun A song or melody; especially, an ecclesiastical melody or style of music. Plain-song in particular. A musical rendering of a liturgy, as contrasted with mere reading.

[@anthonybardsley4985]

Worry is a killer.

[@a.s.w.508]

In the U.S. alone, more than 300,000 not only don't make it to their first birthday, they don't even make it to their birth day. That's a pretty awful thing to carry -- and try to overturn.

[@abeliever1843]

We are accountable and responsible. We are certainly not in the back seat of a car not in control. Joseph was given a dream. So he prepared to survive 7 years of famine. We are not to take the back seat on any concern. We are not to worry when its humanly impossible to change a situation.

[@Yesica1993]

He's not saying to be irresponsible or lazy. Of course we must use wisdom in living our lives and taking care of our responsibilities.

[@Dandelion0962]

What of the sinfullness of those that criminally pursue(d) placing unjust worries upon others in various manners of their deceitfully destructive, criminal Ggod’s’ evilly devising controls in actions !!!/????/..... 1st AllMightY True Life Creator hasn’t missed any, to tell them, “I know you not,” for all 1st ❤️ knows of is of 1st AllMightY Creator’s ❤️ only, and of no other ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Yet333]

I love these sermons. Given by folks who have nothing to worry about. For the mother’s of hungry children sex trafficked, or otherwise... the man in the hospital who’s the only sole provider for his family ... the list goes on and on. YET.. this guy calls you a sinner on top of it all. That folks, is evil

[@Yesica1993]

I love this comment. Given by someone who knows every single person in that church and somehow knows for certain that they have "nothing to worry about" in their lives. No sickness, no job loss, no financial struggle, no relationship problems, etc. They live in a perfect world. Amazing!

[@drathontaldraconis1311]

Im not sure I want to be protected. Nail on the head! cause we'd rather be pissy and bitter that we didnt bother to put the armor on, than accept the peace of God with thanksgiving. ugh, thats gratitude. how rude, am I right?!

[@lolaguide4648]

The sinfulness of relying on your works to save your soul.. Keeping law won't save you Douglas. Christ is enough.

[@monew632]

Eh?

[@B3AST89]

@@monew632 this person above doesn't think Wilson believes in justification by faith alone even though he's exhaustively relayed that very doctrine for years now.

[@cornellvom]

Theresa, this message is exactly that Christ is enough; clearly and powerfully stated

[@switchfoot19802000]

For it is dishonest, to assert as fact. That which, is not evidently true. The holy fable. Written by primitive ignorant beings. Who did not have, any understanding, of the world around them. And has absolutely not anything, to do with todays modern world.

[@zapazap]

I see you peacock.