Don’t Worry About What You Will Eat or Wear

Stuff I Wish Jesus Never Said

By Andrew Lane, March 08, 2026

WHAT I WISH JESUS SAID:

“Be sure to secure your basic needs, plus a few luxuries, and then trust me.”

WHAT JESUS ACTUALLY SAID:

“Do not worry about what you will eat or wear.”

  1. YOU DON’T NEED TO WORRY…

Matthew 6:25-27

Life is

And God even keeps

  1. YOU DON’T NEED TO WORRY…

Matthew 6:28-30

The body is

And God even keeps

  1. YOU DON’T NEED TO WORRY…

Matthew 6:31-32

Let unbelievers

God knows

  1. YOU DON’T NEED TO WORRY…

Matthew 6:33-34

Instead pursue

And everything else

Questions for Further Reflection & Discussion

  1. When someone tells you “Don’t worry,” how do you usually react?
  1. What things do you tend to worry about the most?
  1. Read Matthew 6:25-34 and review the sermon outline. What stood out for you and why?
  1. When Jesus said, “life is more than food, and the body is more than clothes…” what did he mean?
  1. According to Jesus, what is it about birds and flowers that can keep us from worrying?
  1. Based on this passage, what makes unbelievers more susceptible to worry than believers?
  1. When was a time you were in need and God provided for you?
  1. What does it look like to seek God’s kingdom and righteousness first in our world today?
  1. What are some things you could do the next time you feel overwhelmed by worry?