John Trapp Complete Commentary - Philippians 4:6
6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Ver. 6. In nothing be careful ] Or care for nothing, viz. with a care of diffidence and distrust. See Trapp on " Mat 6:25 " See Trapp on " Mat 6:26 " &c. But in everything by prayer ] This is the best cure of care. "Cast thy burden" (or thy request) "upon the Lord," said David, Psalms 55:22 ; "and he shall sustain thee." Remove thy trouble from thyself... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 4:6-7
Philippians 4:6-7Be careful for nothing I.The evil. An incessant concern for our temporal affairs; that over thoughtfulness so pointedly condemned by Christ in the Sermon on the Mount. Consider--1. The dishonour it reflects on God as the moral Governor of the universe. It distrusts His care of His own, and the man who cannot trust the God of providence will not trust Him as the God of grace.2. Its effects on self. Though it is certain that it can produce no good effect, yet it is indulged in,... read more