What Does God Say About Self-Care?

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What Does God Say About Self-Care?

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Complementary Reading: 1 Kings 19:1-8

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Sermon Notes:

  • We Should Be Good Stewards of Our Minds and Bodies
    • God gives us everything we have to manage on his behalf  – including our bodies
    • The Bible demonstrates some of the well-supported elements of self-care
  • Because We’re Called to Self-Denial, Self-Care Must Not Become Self-Indulgence
    • Followers of Jesus are called to self-denial (Luke 9:23)
    • So we must guard against self-care becoming self-indulgence that keeps us from following Jesus
  • Truly Walking With Jesus Is the Best Self-Care
    • Jesus’ invitation to anyone needing self care (Matthew 11:28)
    • Yoke yourself to Jesus and find true rest (Matthew 11:29-30