Anxiety and the Christian Life: Wrestling with Paul, Jesus, and Reality. One of the most quoted verses in Philippians is Paul’s admonition: “Do not be anxious about anything” (Phil. 4:6). Many Christians take this as a command, and when they inevitably feel anxious, they experience guilt on top of their worry. But what did Paul actually mean? And how does this line harmonize with the rest of Scripture — especially considering that both Paul and Jesus themselves experienced de

Worry and the Christian: Scripture, Struggle, and Sanity. Worry is often misunderstood in the Church. Some treat it as an unforgivable sin. Others shrug it off as human nature. What does the Bible actually say?