Is THIS a Sin?? ... Can it Ever Be?

[*AQuietPlace*]

Originally Posted by Orthodoxy

"Be anxious for nothing..." That sounds like a command to me. See also Matthew 6:25-34.

I don't see that as a command. More of an encouragement.

[Sister Alvear]

Originally Posted by *AQuietPlace*

I don't see that as a command. More of an encouragement.

amen!

[Neck]

Originally Posted by Orthodoxy

I believe anxiety is a sin....in fact, it is (unfortunately) one of my most besetting sins. Due to personal circumstances, I have been very prone to anxiety lately.

"Be anxious for nothing..." That sounds like a command to me. See also Matthew 6:25-34.

Simply because something may be hereditary or genetic, does not necessarily mean it is not sin. Some people may be more genetically prone to worry....or lust....or lose their temper....or murder. But that doesn't take them off the hook. We live in a cursed world, and our genetic temperaments are no exception.

Make this note, 'Sin' is what will keep you out of the promise of heaven. Concepts such as what is in the book of Proverbs and scriptures such as what is being reviewed in this thread. They are designed for an example and for human growth, as one grows in their Christian experience it is a blessed thing to trust God. Having Anxiety and going through experiences that one needs to grow in faith and in their walk with God should not be considered Sin. We all know that to him that knoweth to good and doeth it not to him it is sin! Anxiety is a natural response and a human expression that gives us an outward and inward look at what we need to express to God in the time of trouble and need. If we literally never felt anxious many of us then would not need God.

[missourimary]

There is a huge difference between the type of fear that says "I don't trust God" and the kind that says "stay away from the crumbly edge of that cliff", too.

AQP, Neck, very good posts!

[KweenB]

Anxiety over a situation in your life IS NOT the same as an Anxiety Disorder. People with an Anxiety Disorder tend to catastrophize situations. It's not NORMAL worry. Some with Anxiety Disorder also experience the physical symptoms, but not the worry. Like the gut wrenching feeling in the stomach, shaking, sweating, etc.

[Hoovie]

I wish I could say say I'm never anxious. I imagine anyone with a serious job has a load of anxiety from time to time. Being in business and working with the public can be stressful and the question often is not if it's there, but how much is there and whether I can effectively manage it.