What does the New Testament say about anxiety?
2 Timothy 1:7 reads, “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
John 14:27 talks about the peace that God can give. In it, it says, “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
Matthew 6:8 tells us that God “knoweth what things ye are in need of before ye ask him.” The rest of the chapter speaks about how God will provide and encourages readers to look to him rather than worrying about daily fears.
1 Peter 5:7 says, “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
Deuteronomy 31:6 encourages readers to “be strong and of a...