DO NOT FRET

Introduction:

A. Does It Seem Like Evil Is Winning The Battle?

1. There seems to be corruption everywhere.

2. The news industry continues to thrive reporting evil acts.

B. Shattering Satan’s Deception.

1. Evil makes better news.

2. Far more good acts go unnoticed.

3. The United States is not the sole location of the Kingdom.

Body: Psalm 37: 1 - 8

I. Evildoers.

A. Do not get worked up about them.

B. Do not be envious of them.

1. Their time is limited.

2. They will fade away.

II. The Lord.

A. Trust God.

1. Do good.

2. Feed on His faithfulness.

3. Delight in Him.

B. Commit to God.

1. Trust Him with your life’s journey.

2. Trust Him to accomplish what you can not.

3. Trust Him to exalt you.

C. Rest in the Lord.

1. Wait patiently for Him.

2. Focus on Him, not on evildoers!

III. Stop It!

A. Cease from anger.

B. Forsake wrath.

C. Do not fret.

1. You are attacking yourself.

2. It does not do any good.

Conclusion:

A. Words Of Wisdom.

1. "Don’t worry, Be happy" – you can’t worry and be happy!

2. Keep your eyes upon God. Are you looking toward the good or the bad?

B. "Trust And Obey, There’s No Other Way!"