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steveezekiel · 21 days ago

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LET US NOT GROW WEARY WHILE DOING GOOD

"AND LET US NOT GROW WEARY WHILE DOING GOOD, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart."

Galatians 6:9 (NKJV)

Comment: A believer is admonished not to grow weary in doing good, for in due season, he or she shall reap If they do not lose heart.

Whatever you are doing that is good; either in your own life for your spiritual growth, or in another person's or people's life, either to meet their physical or spiritual needs; the good gesture would be reaped or harvested.

If you feed yourself or other people with the Word of God, It would be reaped or harvested (Galatians 6:7,8).

And If you also feed people with physical food, or help them meet their material needs, you will reap it, If you do not lose heart or weary (Galatians 6:9).

Consistency is a major thing that is required and being emphasized in the passage. Whether feeding yourself or other people with the Word of God, or feeding people with physical food and attending to their physical, material and emotional needs; consistency, never giving up, is needed If there would be an harvest. The condition for reaping or harvest is never given up—when you do not lose heart or stop the good work.

The emphasis here is, a believer who is doing a good thing should not get wearied in the doing of it (Galatians 6:9).

At times If you did not know the importance and the reason why you are doing whatever good you are doing, though a good thing, you may become weary and grumpy or irritable in the doing of it.

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a. You surely would have challenges, obstacles, and confrontations; either from the people you are doing it for, or those who are stirred or motivated from the kingdom of darkness to distract you and cause you to be wearied and give up.

b.A number of disreputable humans would always be there or show up to disrupt whatever good thing that is being done.

The purpose of such challenges which is mainly from the devil is to distract you and cause you to be wearied and stop the good thing you are doing.

Another thing is, If the good you are doing is tainted or coloured or had ulterior motives; It might not receive God's approval and blessings.

The harvest of the good you are doing would be based on the motives with which you are doing it.

a. What has propelled you to be doing It.

b. Are you doing it to show off and boost your egos?

c. Would God be glorified through it?

There are a lot of people trying to give to the Needy today; the question is: What are the motives behind it? Are you trying to do it to vaunt or boast and prove that you have arrived, you are higher than some other people, when It comes to financial success.

Believers in Christ Jesus cannot copy the pattern of the world in doing whatever they wanted to do. The biblical standard on giving is:

1 “TAKE HEED THAT YOU DO NOT DO YOUR CHARITABLE DEEDS BEFORE MEN, TO BE SEEN BY THEM. OTHERWISE YOU HAVE NO REWARD FROM YOUR FATHER IN HEAVEN. 2 Therefore, WHEN YOU DO A CHARITABLE DEED, DO NOT SOUND A TRUMPET BEFORE YOU AS THE HYPOCRITES DO IN THE SYNAGOGUES AND IN THE STREETS, THAT THEY MAY HAVE GLORY FROM MEN. Assuredly, I SAY TO YOU, THEY HAVE THEIR REWARD. 3 BUT WHEN YOU DO A CHARITABLE DEED, DO NOT LET YOUR LEFT HAND KNOW WHAT YOUR RIGHT HAND IS DOING, 4 THAT YOUR CHARITABLE DEED MAY BE IN SECRET; AND YOUR FATHER WHO SEES IN SECRET WILL HIMSELF REWARD YOU OPENLY" (Matthew 6:1-4 NKJV).

If the Bible injunctions or dictates on any particular matter are not followed or obeyed to the letter, the consequences of whatever good is being done would be calamitous. Instead of having a blessing as a reward or harvest, regret or sorrow would be the harvest.

Peace.

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pugzman3 · 2 years ago

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I keep seeing bumper stickers saying "Save America, Pray the Rosary". So it got me remembering all the times at catholic school we had to circle together around the statue of "Mary" and chant....I mean recite the rosary. But Catholics try to say they don't worship Mary, I was one...yes they do.

The worship and praying to Mary is completely unbiblical. No where does it say to do it. Scripture specifies that once dead, your spirit goes either to heaven, or to hell. There aren't spirits of dead loved ones visiting family members, those are demons. But the catholic church ignores this. Not only that, they double down and instituted the vain repetitional prayer of the rosary. In making this post I had become reminded of a lot of things. Things that would have made this post a pretty big one if I tried to include it all, so I will just put a link in so you can see for yourself what the catholic church says.

Here is a breakdown of the rosary to anyone who doesn't know.

Matthew 6:5-7 KJV

5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Jesus says not to pray vain repetitions, the catholic church says pray in this order. Just after those verses above in Matthew, Jesus gives the Lord Prayer as an example how to pray. Now there is nothing wrong with praying that prayer, especially if you are just starting out. But know the words and understand what you are saying. It's a pretty awesome prayer, but turning it into a chant makes it of no effect. God does not want that. But here is some more....

This!!!!!👆 this is straight ritual. This is Talmudic. It is unbiblical, a man made doctrine, and pure vain worship. And this....👇, is not only unbiblical, it is blasphemous. Again, the dead, are dead. Absolutley NOWHERE is Mary given any authority to fulfill promises, no where did God include her in the Godhead, and never did he promise to send her as a messenger of any kind back to mankind.

So again I say, study your Bible. In it you will realize a very important thing. God wants a relationship with you, the individual person. His words will tell you what he wants and how to be in that relationship. If you knock, he will open (Matthew 7:7 KJV). Together, with Jesus as the head, we make up the church body. That is how it was designed. But man (with the devil) has flipped it to where people think church is the key to salvation. No, Jesus is the head, he has the keys. Come home to Jesus and his words, he will not mislead you.

Here is the link I said. You can go read all the blasphemy yourself.

Revelation 18:4 KJV

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pistol247 · 4 months ago

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Matthew 6:5-8 NKJV

[5] “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. [6] But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. [7] And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. [8] “Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.

https://bible.com/bible/114/mat.6.5-8.NKJV

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tj-van-heerden · 5 months ago

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Prayer in the early church.

From the following verses it is clear that prayer played an important part in the lives of the Christians of the early church. It should also in our lives. Much in our lives and the lives of others depend on our prayers.

Matt 5:44 [WEB] But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you…

Matt 6:5-7 [WEB] “When you pray, you shall not be as the hypocrites, for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Most certainly, I tell you, they have received their reward. But you, when you pray, enter into your inner room, and having shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. In praying, don’t use vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking.

Matt 6:9-13 [WEB] Pray like this: ‘Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. Let your Kingdom come. Let your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors. Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.’

Matt 9:38 [WEB] Pray therefore that the Lord of the harvest will send out laborers into his harvest.

Matt 14:23 [WEB] After he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into the mountain by himself to pray. When evening had come, he was there alone.

Matt 21:22 [WEB] All things, whatever you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.

Matt 23:13 [WEB] Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you devour widows’ houses, and as a pretense you make long prayers. Therefore you will receive greater condemnation.

Matt 26:39 [WEB] He went forward a little, fell on his face, and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not what I desire, but what you desire.

Matt 26:41 [WEB] Watch and pray, that you don’t enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Mark 1:35 [WEB] Early in the morning, while it was still dark, he rose up and went out, and departed into a deserted place, and prayed there.

Mark 6:46 [WEB] After he had taken leave of them, he went up the mountain to pray.

Mark 11:24-26 [WEB] Therefore I tell you, all things whatever you pray and ask for, believe that you have received them, and you shall have them. Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your Father, who is in heaven, may also forgive you your transgressions. But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your transgressions.

Mark 13:33 [WEB] Watch, keep alert, and pray; for you don’t know when the time is.

Luke 3:21, 22 [WEB] Now when all the people were baptized, Jesus also had been baptized, and was praying. The sky was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily form like a dove on him; and a voice came out of the sky, saying “You are my beloved Son. In you I am well pleased.”

Luke 5:16 [WEB] But he withdrew himself into the desert, and prayed.

Luke 6:12, 13 [WEB] In these days, he went out to the mountain to pray, and he continued all night in prayer to God. When it was day, he called his disciples, and from them he chose twelve, whom he also named apostles…

Luke 6:27, 28 [WEB] “But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.

Luke 9:29-31 [WEB] As he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became white and dazzling. Behold, two men were talking with him, who were Moses and Elijah, who appeared in glory, and spoke of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.

Luke 10:2 [WEB] Then he said to them, “The harvest is indeed plentiful, but the laborers are few. Pray therefore to the Lord of the harvest, that he may send out laborers into his harvest.

Luke 18:1 [WEB] He also spoke a parable to them that they must always pray, and not give up…

Luke 21:36 [WEB] Therefore be watchful all the time, praying that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will happen, and to stand before the Son of Man.

John 14:16, 17 [WEB] I will pray to the Father, and he will give you another Counselor, that he may be with you forever: the Spirit of truth, whom the world can’t receive; for it doesn’t see him and doesn’t know him. You know him, for he lives with you, and will be in you.

John 16:26, 27 [WEB] In that day you will ask in my name; and I don’t say to you that I will pray to the Father for you, for the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me, and have believed that I came from God.

John 17:9 [WEB] I pray for them. I don’t pray for the world, but for those whom you have given me, for they are yours.

John 17:15 [WEB] I pray not that you would take them from the world, but that you would keep them from the evil one.

John 17:20 [WEB] Not for these only do I pray, but for those also who will believe in me through their word…

Acts 1:14 [WEB] All these with one accord continued steadfastly in prayer and supplication, along with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.

Acts 2:42 [WEB] They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and prayer.

Acts 4:31 [WEB] When they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were gathered together. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.

Acts 6:4 [WEB] But we will continue steadfastly in prayer and in the ministry of the word.

Acts 8:15-17 [WEB] who, when they had come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit; for as yet he had fallen on none of them. They had only been baptized in the name of Christ Jesus. Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

Acts 9:40 [WEB] Peter sent them all out, and knelt down and prayed. Turning to the body, he said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up.

Acts 10:2 [WEB] a devout man, and one who feared God with all his house, who gave gifts for the needy generously to the people, and always prayed to God.

Acts 11:5 [WEB] I was in the city of Joppa praying, and in a trance I saw a vision: a certain container descending, like it was a great sheet let down from heaven by four corners. It came as far as me…

Acts 12:5 [WEB] Peter therefore was kept in the prison, but constant prayer was made by the assembly to God for him.

Acts 12:12 [WEB] Thinking about that, he came to the house of Mary, the mother of John who was called Mark, where many were gathered together and were praying.

Acts 13:3 [WEB] Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.

Acts 14:23 [WEB] When they had appointed elders for them in every assembly, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they had believed.

Acts 16:25, 26 [WEB] But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s bonds were loosened.

Acts 20:36 [WEB] When he had spoken these things, he knelt down and prayed with them all.

Acts 21:5 [WEB] When those days were over, we departed and went on our journey. They all, with wives and children, brought us on our way until we were out of the city. Kneeling down on the beach, we prayed.

Acts 22:17, 18 [WEB] When I had returned to Jerusalem, and while I prayed in the temple, I fell into a trance, and saw him saying to me, ‘Hurry and get out of Jerusalem quickly, because they will not receive testimony concerning me from you.’

Acts 28:8 [WEB] The father of Publius lay sick of fever and dysentery. Paul entered in to him, prayed, and laying his hands on him, healed him.

Rom 1:9, 10 [WEB] For God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in the Good News of his Son, how unceasingly I make mention of you always in my prayers, requesting, if by any means now at last I may be prospered by the will of God to come to you.

Rom 8:26, 27 [WEB] In the same way, the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we don’t know how to pray as we ought. But the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which can’t be uttered. He who searches the hearts knows what is on the Spirit’s mind, because he makes intercession for the saints according to God.

Rom 10:1 [WEB] Brothers, my heart’s desire and my prayer to God is for Israel, that they may be saved.

Rom 12:12 [WEB] rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer…

Rom 15:30 [WEB] Now I beg you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me in your prayers to God for me…

1Cor 7:5 [WEB] Don’t deprive one another, unless it is by consent for a season, that you may give yourselves to fasting and prayer, and may be together again, that Satan doesn’t tempt you because of your lack of self-control.

1Cor 14:13-15 [WEB] Therefore let him who speaks in another language pray that he may interpret. For if I pray in another language, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful. What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also. I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.

Eph 1:15-17 [WEB] For this cause I also, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which is among you, and the love which you have toward all the saints, don’t cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him…

Eph 6:18 [WEB] with all prayer and requests, praying at all times in the Spirit, and being watchful to this end in all perseverance and requests for all the saints…

Phil 4:6, 7 [WEB] In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

Col 1:9, 10 [WEB] For this cause, we also, since the day we heard this, don’t cease praying and making requests for you, that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, that you may walk worthily of the Lord, to please him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God…

Col 4:2, 3 [WEB] Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving, praying together for us also, that God may open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds…

Col 4:12 [WEB] Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, salutes you, always striving for you in his prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.

1Thess 3:9, 10 [WEB] For what thanksgiving can we render again to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sakes before our God, night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face, and may perfect that which is lacking in your faith?

1Thess 5:17, 18 [WEB] Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.

1Thess 5:25 [WEB] Brothers, pray for us.

2Thess 1:11 [WEB] To this end we also pray always for you, that our God may count you worthy of your calling, and fulfill every desire of goodness and work of faith with power…

2Thess 3:1 [WEB] Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be glorified, even as also with you…

1Tim 2:1, 2 [WEB] I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks be made for all men: for kings and all who are in high places, that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.

1Tim 2:8 [WEB] I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting.

1Tim 5:5 [WEB] Now she who is a widow indeed and desolate, has her hope set on God, and continues in petitions and prayers night and day.

Phlm 1:22 [WEB] Also, prepare a guest room for me, for I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.

Heb 5:7 [WEB] He, in the days of his flesh, having offered up prayers and petitions with strong crying and tears to him who was able to save him from death, and having been heard for his godly fear…

Heb 13:18 [WEB] Pray for us, for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, desiring to live honorably in all things.

Jas 5:13-18 [WEB] Is any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing praises. Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the assembly, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith will heal him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective. Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain, and it didn’t rain on the earth for three years and six months. He prayed again, and the sky gave rain, and the earth produced its fruit.

1Pet 3:7 [WEB] You husbands, in the same way, live with your wives according to knowledge, giving honor to the woman, as to the weaker vessel, as also being joint heirs of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.

1Pet 3:12 [WEB] For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears open to their prayer; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.

1Pet 4:7 [WEB] But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.

Jude 1:20 [WEB] But you, beloved, keep building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit.

Rev 5:8 [WEB] Now when he had taken the book, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each one having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.

Rev 8:4 [WEB] The smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, went up before God out of the angel’s hand.

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yhwhrulz · 6 months ago

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Worthy Brief - August 21, 2024

Does anyone need a shoe shine!

Matthew 6:4 So that your giving may be in secret: and thy Father which sees what is done in secret will Himself reward you openly.

Zechariah 4:10 For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel with those seven; they are the eyes of the LORD, which run to and fro through the whole earth.

I came across this very powerful story about one of the most influential men of God in my life, D.L.Moody, in a book named A Call to Excellence by Gary Inrig.

A large group of European pastors came to one of D. L. Moody's Northfield Bible Conferences in Massachusetts in the late 1800s. Following the European custom of the time, each guest put his shoes outside his room to be cleaned by the hall servants overnight. But of course this was America and there were no hall servants.

Walking the dormitory halls that night, Moody saw the shoes and determined not to embarrass his brothers. He mentioned the need to some ministerial students who were there, but met with only silence or pious excuses. Moody returned to the dorm, gathered up the shoes, and, alone in his room, the world's only famous evangelist began to clean and polish the shoes. Only the unexpected arrival of a friend in the midst of the work revealed the secret.

When the foreign visitors opened their doors the next morning, their shoes were shined. They never knew by whom. Moody told no one, but his friend told a few people, and during the rest of the conference, different men volunteered to shine the shoes in secret.

Wow. I'm humbled, how about you? Many of us want to be great ministers for the Lord. We want our names and our works to be remembered. But let's never forget the true ministry of the Lord. Not only would have Jesus shined those shoes in secret, He would have returned to wash their feet too!

Have you been asking the Lord to use you? Here you have it! Shine some one's dingy shoes, give a gift to someone in need, love on someone hard to love -- but don't tell the world -- do it in secret! You can be sure that the Lord sees these things! And He will open up more opportunities for you to do even greater things for Him!

Your family in the Lord with much agape love,

George, Baht Rivka, Obadiah and Elianna (Missouri) (Baltimore, MD)

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mrlnsfrt · 7 months ago

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Principles for Powerful Prayers - Part 1

This post is part of my Join Me On The Mountainside series.

What are your thoughts on prayer?

How do you feel about praying?

Do you feel like you pray powerful prayers? Or are your prayers weak?

Are you interested in praying more powerful prayers?

What is a powerful prayer? Maybe we should clarify that before diving deeper, right?

Do you want to know the secrets to forcing Almighty God to do your bidding? Is that what you understand a powerful prayer to look like?

Prayer is a vast and complex topic and I will not cover all there is to prayer in this post, but I do want to highlight some key principles that Jesus highlights in His famous Sermon on the Mount. These key principles should be more than enough to set you on a path to praying more powerful prayers. (click here for other posts on prayer)

I have noticed that people seem more open to prayer now than in times past. Though many may be weary of organized religion those same individuals are often open to prayer. People may not be interested in attending your church but they are likely open to having you and even your church members pray for them.

Those who consider themselves non-religious may be receptive to prayer, but are you comfortable praying with others?

On the one hand, it can be very easy to pray, you just talk to God. You can close your eyes, you can kneel, you can put your hands together and bow your head, but you can also pray without doing any of those things.

So, how often do you pray? When do you pray? What do you pray for?

With these questions in mind, let us turn to the words of Jesus found in Matthew 6.

When you pray…

Jesus’ words continue on a similar theme from the first five verses of Matthew 6. (see The Heart of Worship) His main concern is that your prayers should not be hypocritical, they should not be a performance with the objective of being seen by others. Jesus is not condemning praying standing up. The issue is not the physical position of the one praying, but the motive, to be seen by others.

In the Bible people pray prostrate (Num 16:22; Josh 5:14; Dan 8:17; Matt 26:39; Rev 11:16), kneeling (2 Chronicles 6:13; Dan 6:10; Luke 22:41, Acts 7:60; 9:40; 20:36; 21:5), sitting (2 Sam 7:18), and standing (1 Sam 1:26; Mark 11:25; Luke 18:11, 13). — D. A. Carson, “Matthew,” in The Expositor’s Bible Commentary: Matthew, Mark, Luke, ed. Frank E. Gaebelein, vol. 8 (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1984), 165.

Another thing Jesus is not doing is forbidding public prayers. (see Matthew 18:19–20; Acts 1:24; 3:1; 4:24–30).

My understanding of Jesus’ words is that if you pray in order to be seen by others, your prayer becomes a performance, and you become an actor or a hypocrite (The word hypocrite ultimately came into English from the Greek word hypokrites, which means “an actor” or “a stage player.” merriam-webster.com)

The matter comes down to a simple question. When you pray, are you more interested in God’s approval or human praise? Are you truly seeking God or merely a reputation of being a spiritual person?

But you, when you pray…

But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. - Matthew 6:6 NKJV

The private prayer is a genuine conversation with God. There is no audience, no one to impress, no one to judge your words, just you and God. Though public prayers have their place and are not forbidden, they are not enough for a vibrant walk with God. Personal, private, prayers are key for spiritual growth.

Jesus’ words concerning prayer echo His words regarding charitable deeds (Matthew 6:4) because the principle remains the same. Religious behavior should not be a performance for a human audience, but rather an outflowing of a sincere heart that loves God supremely and our neighbor as ourselves. Focus on God and He will take care of all your needs, don’t worry about what others think about your religious behavior or spiritual disciplines.

Prayer should be a sincere and honest conversation with God.

Prayer is the opening of the heart to God as to a friend. Not that it is necessary in order to make known to God what we are, but in order to enable us to receive Him. Prayer does not bring God down to us, but brings us up to Him. — Steps to Christ p.93

Vain Repetitions?

7 And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words.

8 “Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him. — Matthew 6:7-8 NKJV

Jesus warns against meaningless repetitions in prayer.

Jesus is not condemning prayer any more than he is condemning almsgiving (v. 2) or fasting (v. 16). Nor is he forbidding all long prayers or all repetition. He himself prayed at length (Luke 6:12), repeated himself in prayer (Matt 26:44; unlike Ecclesiasticus 7:14!), and told a parable to show his disciples that “they should always pray and not give up” (Luke 18:1). His point is that his disciples should avoid meaningless, repetitive prayers offered under the misconception that mere length will make prayers efficacious. — D. A. Carson, “Matthew,” in The Expositor’s Bible Commentary: Matthew, Mark, Luke, ed. Frank E. Gaebelein, vol. 8 (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1984), 166.

I don’t know for sure, but I wonder if Jesus was warning against mantras. To the best of my understanding, mantras are believed to be sacred utterances or phrases that possess spiritual power, and their repetition is thought to bring about mental, emotional, and physical benefits.

Related to the repetition of mantras is the prayer wheel. According to an article posted on the Khan Academy website

Prayer wheels are an example of Buddhist technology. This technology allowed the faithful to multiply the number of prayers they expressed by millions. This is because prayer wheels are filled with copies of mantras (sacred spells associated with particular deities) such as the mantra of Avalokiteshvara, “om mani padme hum.” The mantra is printed on very thin tissue paper as many times as possible, in some cases numbering in the millions. The paper is wrapped around a spindle and covered with a protective cylinder. In recent years, microfilm technology has allowed billions even trillions of prayers to be invoked with just one turn of the wheel. — khanacademy.org

Jesus tells us to avoid repeating a memorized prayer or mantra. But Jesus also says that the Father already knows what we need before we ask. So do we even need to pray? If you were to continue to read you would come to texts like Matthew 7:7-8 where Jesus encourages His followers to ask, seek, and knock. James 4:2 tells us that we do not have because we do not ask, and in Luke 18:1-8 Jesus tells us to always pray and not give up. Not to mention 1 Thessalonians 5:17 where we are called to pray without ceasing.

When we read the Bible we see that there is value in prayer, but Jesus is clear that we are not telling God something that He doesn’t already know. The value of prayer, in my understanding, must be relational.

We do not pray because God is ignorant of our needs. Mindless repetition of a memorized prayer does not benefit us. So when we pray it must be about connecting with God, opening our hearts to Him, and deepening our relationship.

We do not pray to force God to do our bidding. We do not pray to inform God as if He is ignorant of our needs, so prayer must be about something else. It must be intentional, a conversation, and it does not need to be seen by others. It must be a sincere and personal conversation with God.

We may commune with God in our hearts; we may walk in companionship with Christ. When engaged in our daily labor, we may breathe out our heart's desire, inaudible to any human ear; but that word cannot die away into silence, nor can it be lost. Nothing can drown the soul's desire. It rises above the din of the street, above the noise of machinery. It is God to whom we are speaking, and our prayer is heard. — Gospel Workers (1915 ed.)

Personal Experience

I recently returned home from the International Pathfinder Camporee which was held in Gilette, Wyoming in 2024. I was there with our local Pathfinder club, the Boise Ponderosa Pathfinder Club. We (82 from our club) joined over 60,000 Pathfinders, staff, and volunteers from all over the world, for a week of camping packed with activities. My wife, my two kids, and I, like the majority of those there, were sleeping in a tent and praying for good weather. Usually, if there is a Pathfinder camporee, there will be rain. This time, however, we heard that a terrible thunderstorm and strong winds were headed our way.

I prayed by myself for God to grant us good weather. I also prayed with our family and with our entire club. There were probably over 60,000 people praying for good weather. Do you want to know what happened!? We slept with he sound of heavy rain hitting our tent, with the sky flashing bright with lightning. At least the winds were not too strong.

We had prayed for safety, and no one was hurt. Also, our kitchen tent didn’t fly away, and our camp was not destroyed. Wet, yes, but we were able to manage. It was not great, but it also was not terrible. The day continued to be overcast and that afternoon we heard that a thunderstorm with strong winds, up to 70 miles per hour, and possible hailstones was headed our way.

Once again we prayed and prepared. We took down our kitchen tent and secured our tents to the best of our abilities. Eventually, our camp was evacuated with people seeking shelter inside buildings, cars, and motor homes or RVs. We prayed as we watched thousands of people from all over come together and pack inside the buildings. We prayed as the dark clouds rolled in and the lightning began to strike. We prayed as the heavy rain fell.

God did not stop the rain, but the winds did not reach 70mph, instead they were around 20 miles per hour. That week it rained 1.23 inches in Gillette, including 0.36 inches on Tuesday and 0.76 inches on Wednesday. For context, Gillette got more rain in those two days than either June or July. (wyomingnews.com)

So, maybe all those prayers were a waste of time, right? What’s the point of praying if it won’t stop the rain? Why even bother if we can’t guarantee that God will do what we are asking?

This is perhaps why some are afraid fo praying for others, or maybe even praying in general. What if I ask God for something and I don’t get it? Why pray if it is going to rain anyway?

I’ll share with you what I experienced during the 2024 Pathfinder Camporee in Gilette, Wyoming. When the sun was out it was hot and people got sunburned. When the sky was cloudy it was often cold and windy with the occasional drizzle. In other words, the weather was rarely pleasant that entire week. Many times there were long lines for the showers and for the porta-potties. There was usually no toilet paper and many times, especially early on the toilets were full and in need of cleaning. There were long lines and lots of walking everywhere you went. The opening night program was canceled due to bad weather. The second night we had to leave early because it started raining again, we walked back to camp in the rain. They also canceled the Sabbath morning program and evening programs, which tend to be the highlight of the week. Not to mention the storms. Though our club was relatively okay given the circumstances, some clubs had to deal with flooding (over 10 inches of standing water), having their tents blown away, and having all their belongings soaking wet. Many were displaced and didn’t even have a clean change of clothes or a dry towel.

Despite everything that went wrong, late at night as I made my way to the showers, I could hear some of the clubs singing songs of praise and worship to God. Early in the morning, as we prepared for the day, there was singing and praising not only in our camp but also in the camps around us.

During the storm, two medical doctors from our church were in the building that was packed with people escaping the storm. Instead of complaining about the cramped conditions in the building, they shared how they were happy to help some of the people who were experiencing panic attacks and other physical/health challenges.

Within one hour of the end of the storm, the community of Gilette showed up offering to help. Over 50 tents and 120 sleeping bags were donated. (www.newscenter1.tv) I also heard that some members of the community offered to do loads of laundry and dry the clothes and towels of those affected by the storm. Clubs also donated extra tents and sleeping bags to other clubs and shared their food.

My takeaway

Though many things went wrong, I believe the good superseded the bad. At the end of the storm, there was a beautiful double rainbow over the campsite. In the Bible, the rainbow is a reminder of God’s promise not to destroy the earth again with water. (Genesis 9:13-16) The theme for the international camporee was Believe the Promise. Even when things do not go according to our plan, we can believe the promise.

As uncomfortable and destructive as the storms were, there was no loss of life, only the loss of property. In the midst of the suffering, I saw the hand of God moving in the hearts of people and causing them to help one another. Despite the rain, the cold, and the wind, I witnessed love and kindness.

So the prayers were answered. God did not stop the storm, but He limited the destruction it caused. God moved in the hearts of those affected by the storm bringing peace and generosity. I saw smiles and heard singing in the midst of the mess we were in.

Prayer is not about forcing God to do our bidding. Prayer is about a closer connection with God where He transforms our hearts, He gives us peace, and brings us through the storm. Prayer is not about God doing my will, but about me being at peace and accepting God’s will to be done. It is about my connection with my Heavenly Father Who loves me more than I can ever imagine, and knowing that regardless of what happens everything will be okay.

My challenge for you

My challenge for you is to pray for 30 minutes every day for a week. You can do it for more than a week if you would like, but try at least for one week. I want you to really give this an honest try. Set a timer for 30 minutes and talk with God.

This is not an easy task, especially if you’re not used to praying. I chose 30 minutes because it will force you to go beyond your usual, memorized prayers. You will run out of things to say, you will have to sit, or kneel, or stand there awkwardly with God. I want to challenge you to spend that time, develop those prayer muscles, and see what you learn, notice how it feels. It will be difficult. Please don’t give up. Try every day, for one week at least, and let me know in the comments below what the experience was like.

If you would like some Bible verses to help you in your prayers here are some of my favorite Bible verses for prayer.

May God bless you as you dedicate time to prayer.

(I hope to have part 2 up soon)

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Word for Today written by Bob and Debby Gass

Thursday 2nd May 2024

'Do not harvest all the way to the corners of your field.' Leviticus 23:22 NCV

Under Old Testament law, God commanded Jewish farmers: 'When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not wholly reap the corners of your field...leave them for the poor and for the stranger' (Leviticus 23:22 NKJV). Ruth was working in an obscure corner of a field owned by a wealthy man named Boaz, who is a likeness of Jesus. When Boaz saw Ruth, he called her out of the corner and into the midst of the harvest field. And he instructed the reapers to drop handfuls of wheat in her path so that she wouldn't have to work for it (see Ruth 2:16).

There's a lesson here. One moment of God's favour can change your life. And he can do it through someone he has already prepared, someone you haven't met yet. Ruth didn't know it, but because Boaz was related to her mother-in-law Naomi, that positioned him to be her 'kinsman-redeemer' (see Ruth 3:1-9), who was someone qualified to wipe out her debt, care for her and meet her needs. Jesus said, 'Your Father who sees in secret will himself reward you openly' (Matthew 6:4 NKJV).

Be assured, God has not overlooked you. Others may not notice your faithfulness, but he does, and he will reward you for it. 'God is not unjust to forget your work and labour of love which you have shown towards his name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister' (Hebrews 6:10 NKJV). One of these days God is going to say to you, 'Come out of that corner!'

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rb-coopercollege · 1 year ago

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New Testament 2/2/24

When I reflect on Matthew Chapters 5 & 6, I realize God has given us the blueprint for how to live a blessed and prosperous life. In Matthew Chapter 5:3-11, Jesus talks about the Beatitudes. I remember learning about the Beatitudes as a young child in Vacation Bible School. My favorite verse is Matthew 5:9, Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the Children of God. This verse helps me remember to keep the Peace, which is sometimes wiser than being right sometimes. Let your communication be Yes, Yes, or No, no, for whatever is more than these comes of evil. Matthew 5:37. There were so many reflections for me with this verse. It reminded me of how simple my answer should be at times. In Matthew Chapter 6, Jesus teaches the importance of giving and praying. God wants us to give in service without bragging or recognition. He wants to provide him with the Heart out of obedience and love. In his words, he says that he will reward us openly.

Jesus outlines in Matthew 6:9 a model for prayer. Knowing how to pray and what to pray for has always been a challenge, so having the guidance to study helped me. I am a cantor at my church, so I support the opportunity to sing the Lord's Prayer every week. The Lord's Prayer is still. "When I reflect on Matthew Chapters 5 & 6, I realize that God has given us the blueprint for how to live a blessed and prosperous life. In Matthew Chapter 5:3-11, Jesus talks about the Beatitudes. The Beatitudes are 3. Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.4.Blessed are they who mourn: for they shall be comforted.5.Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.6.Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after Righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.8.Blesssed are the pure in Heart: for they shall see God.9.Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.10.Blessed are they which are persecuted for Righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven .11.Blessed are you and shall revile you and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, For my name sake.

I remember learning about the Beatitudes as a young child in Vacation Bible School. My favorite verse is Matthew 5:9, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the Children of God." This verse helps me remember to keep the Peace, which is something wiser than being right in some cases.

"Let your communication be Yes, Yes, or No, no, for whatever is more than these comes of evil." Matthew 5:37. There were so many reflections for me with this verse. It reminded me of how simple my answer should be at times.

In Matthew Chapter 6, Jesus teaches the importance of giving and praying. God wants us to give in secret without bragging or recognition. He wants us to give with a heart full of obedience and love. In his word, he says that he will reward us openly.

Jesus outlines in Matthew 6:9 a model for prayer. Knowing how and what to pray for has always been challenging, so his guidance helped me. I am a cantor at my church, so I get the opportunity to sing the Lord's Prayer every week. The Lord's Prayer is still an extraordinary part of our worship service today. The Lord Pray Reminds us of the beauty of prayer and how much our Father in heaven wants the best for us.

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bjameswilson · 1 year ago

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God wants His Church, the Body and Bride of Christ, fasting, on our knees in prayer.

“And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words.

“Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.

“Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank You that I am not like other men—extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I possess.’ And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me a sinner!’ I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”

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belovedofchrist · 1 year ago

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Matthew 6:5‭-‬6 NKJV

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delicate-bliss · 1 year ago

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𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬

HEY! HEY! I learned this very awesome thing in church today and I feel very compelled to share it here. As the title suggests, there are such things as 'dangerous prayers'. I got too used to the safe prayers, where I just thanked God and asked Him for a few things then said peace. It's time to step out of the comfort zone. This prayer is definitely a way for you to start surrendering to God. For instance, one dangerous prayer to pray is 'search my heart and remove anything/anyone that is driving me away from you". I prayed this prayer once before, and it ended a relationship with a guy i was talking to the next day! It sucked, but in the end it was God's way of saying "Not yet." Now, I am a soon-to-be wife to a God-fearing man. God will remove people from your life that don't need to be there, so he can bring people into your life who DO belong there. I am not discouraging you from praying this; I STRONGLY recommend you do. Make sure that when you pray this prayer that you set your heart on what really matters - God's will. Alright, Im done with my lil rant. Thank you for your time, and have a blessed day. ✌️

Matthew 6:5-8

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angelojamal · 2 years ago

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““And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. “Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him. In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭5‬-‭15‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

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In connection with the Father.

Interesting the things Jesus said in connection with our Father in Heaven.

Matt 5:16 [World English Bible] Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

Matt 5:44, 45 [WEB] But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you, that you may be children of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the just and the unjust.

Matt 5:48 [WEB] Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.

Matt 6:1 [WEB] “Be careful that you don’t do your charitable giving before men, to be seen by them, or else you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.

Matt 6:3, 4 [WEB] But when you do merciful deeds, don’t let your left hand know what your right hand does, so that your merciful deeds may be in secret, then your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

Matt 6:6 [WEB] But you, when you pray, enter into your inner room, and having shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

Matt 6:7, 8 [WEB] In praying, don’t use vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking. Therefore don’t be like them, for your Father knows what things you need, before you ask him.

Matt 6:9 [WEB] Pray like this: ‘Our Father in heaven…

Matt 6:14, 15 [WEB] “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you don’t forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

Matt 6:17, 18 [WEB] But you, when you fast, anoint your head, and wash your face; so that you are not seen by men to be fasting, but by your Father who is in secret, and your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.

Matt 6:25, 26 [WEB] Therefore I tell you, don’t be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food, and the body more than clothing? See the birds of the sky, that they don’t sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren’t you of much more value than they?

Matt 6:31-33 [WEB] “Therefore don’t be anxious, saying, ‘What will we eat?’, ‘What will we drink?’ or, ‘With what will we be clothed?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

Matt 7:11 [WEB] If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!

Matt 7:21 [WEB] Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.

Matt 10:19, 20 [WEB] But when they deliver you up, don’t be anxious how or what you will say, for it will be given you in that hour what you will say. For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.

Matt 10:29-31 [WEB] “Aren’t two sparrows sold for an assarion coin? Not one of them falls on the ground apart from your Father’s will, but the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Therefore don’t be afraid. You are of more value than many sparrows.

Matt 10:32, 33 [WEB] Everyone therefore who confesses me before men, I will also confess him before my Father who is in heaven. But whoever denies me before men, I will also deny him before my Father who is in heaven.

Matt 11:27 [WEB] All things have been delivered to me by my Father. No one knows the Son, except the Father; neither does anyone know the Father, except the Son, and he to whom the Son desires to reveal him.

Matt 12:50 [WEB] For whoever does the will of my Father who is in heaven, he is my brother, and sister, and mother.

Matt 13:41-43 [WEB] The Son of Man will send out his angels, and they will gather out of his Kingdom all things that cause stumbling, and those who do iniquity, and will cast them into the furnace of fire. There will be weeping and the gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the Kingdom of their Father. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.

Matt 15:13, 14 [WEB] But he answered, “Every plant which my heavenly Father didn’t plant will be uprooted. Leave them alone. They are blind guides of the blind. If the blind guide the blind, both will fall into a pit.”

Matt 16:16, 17 [WEB] Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.

Matt 16:27 [WEB] For the Son of Man will come in the glory of his Father with his angels, and then he will render to everyone according to his deeds.

Matt 18:10 [WEB] See that you don’t despise one of these little ones, for I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.

Matt 18:14 [WEB] Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.

Matt 18:19, 20 [WEB] Again, assuredly I tell you, that if two of you will agree on earth concerning anything that they will ask, it will be done for them by my Father who is in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the middle of them.

Matt 18:35 [WEB] So my heavenly Father will also do to you, if you don’t each forgive your brother from your hearts for his misdeeds.

Matt 25:32-34 [WEB] Before him all the nations will be gathered, and he will separate them one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. Then the King will tell those on his right hand, ‘Come, blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world…

Mark 8:38 [WEB] For whoever will be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man also will be ashamed of him, when he comes in his Father’s glory, with the holy angels.

Mark 11:25, 26 [WEB] Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your Father, who is in heaven, may also forgive you your transgressions. But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your transgressions.

Luke 2:49 [WEB] He said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?”

Luke 6:36 [WEB] “Therefore be merciful, even as your Father is also merciful.

Luke 9:26 [WEB] For whoever will be ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of Man be ashamed, when he comes in his glory, and the glory of the Father, and of the holy angels.

Luke 10:21 [WEB] In that same hour Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, “I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in your sight.”

Luke 10:22 [WEB] Turning to the disciples, he said, “All things have been delivered to me by my Father. No one knows who the Son is, except the Father, and who the Father is, except the Son, and he to whomever the Son desires to reveal him.”

Luke 11:13 [WEB] If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?

Luke 12:29-31 [WEB] Don’t seek what you will eat or what you will drink; neither be anxious. For the nations of the world seek after all of these things, but your Father knows that you need these things. But seek God’s Kingdom, and all these things will be added to you.

Luke 12:32 [WEB] Don’t be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom.

John 2:16 [WEB] To those who sold the doves, he said, “Take these things out of here! Don’t make my Father’s house a marketplace!”

John 4:23, 24 [WEB] But the hour comes, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father seeks such to be his worshipers. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.

John 5:19-23 [WEB] Jesus therefore answered them, “Most certainly, I tell you, the Son can do nothing of himself, but what he sees the Father doing. For whatever things he does, these the Son also does likewise. For the Father has affection for the Son, and shows him all things that he himself does. He will show him greater works than these, that you may marvel. For as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, even so the Son also gives life to whom he desires. For the Father judges no one, but he has given all judgment to the Son, that all may honor the Son, even as they honor the Father. He who doesn’t honor the Son doesn’t honor the Father who sent him.

John 5:25, 26 [WEB] Most certainly I tell you, the hour comes, and now is, when the dead will hear the Son of God’s voice; and those who hear will live. For as the Father has life in himself, even so he gave to the Son also to have life in himself.

John 5:30 [WEB] I can of myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is righteous; because I don’t seek my own will, but the will of my Father who sent me.

John 5:36 [WEB] But the testimony which I have is greater than that of John, for the works which the Father gave me to accomplish, the very works that I do, testify about me, that the Father has sent me.

John 6:27 [WEB] Don’t work for the food which perishes, but for the food which remains to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For God the Father has sealed him.

John 6:32, 33 [WEB] Jesus therefore said to them, “Most certainly, I tell you, it wasn’t Moses who gave you the bread out of heaven, but my Father gives you the true bread out of heaven. For the bread of God is that which comes down out of heaven, and gives life to the world.”

John 6:37 [WEB] All those whom the Father gives me will come to me. He who comes to me I will in no way throw out.

John 6:39 [WEB] This is the will of my Father who sent me, that of all he has given to me I should lose nothing, but should raise him up at the last day.

John 6:44 [WEB] No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him, and I will raise him up in the last day.

John 6:57 [WEB] As the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father; so he who feeds on me, he will also live because of me.

John 8:16 [WEB] Even if I do judge, my judgment is true, for I am not alone, but I am with the Father who sent me.

John 8:29 [WEB] He who sent me is with me. The Father hasn’t left me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to him.

John 10:14, 15 [WEB] I am the good shepherd. I know my own, and I’m known by my own; even as the Father knows me, and I know the Father. I lay down my life for the sheep.

John 10:17 [WEB] Therefore the Father loves me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.

John 10:30 [WEB] I and the Father are one.

John 12:26 [WEB] If anyone serves me, let him follow me. Where I am, there my servant will also be. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.

John 12:49, 50 [WEB] For I spoke not from myself, but the Father who sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak. I know that his commandment is eternal life. The things therefore which I speak, even as the Father has said to me, so I speak.

John 14:2 [WEB] In my Father’s house are many homes. If it weren’t so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you.

John 14:6 [WEB] Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.

John 14:10 [WEB] Don’t you believe that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? The words that I tell you, I speak not from myself; but the Father who lives in me does his works.

John 14:13 [WEB] Whatever you will ask in my name, I will do it, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

John 14:21 [WEB] One who has my commandments and keeps them, that person is one who loves me. One who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him, and will reveal myself to him.

John 14:23 [WEB] Jesus answered him, “If a man loves me, he will keep my word. My Father will love him, and we will come to him, and make our home with him.

John 14:26 [WEB] But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things, and will remind you of all that I said to you.

John 15:8 [WEB] “In this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; and so you will be my disciples.

John 15:9, 10 [WEB] Even as the Father has loved me, I also have loved you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and remain in his love.

John 15:16 [WEB] You didn’t choose me, but I chose you and appointed you, that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain; that whatever you will ask of the Father in my name, he may give it to you.

John 15:26 [WEB] “When the Counselor has come, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will testify about me.

John 16:23 [WEB] “In that day you will ask me no questions. Most certainly I tell you, whatever you may ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you.

John 20:21 [WEB] Jesus therefore said to them again, “Peace be to you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you.”

Rev 3:5 [WEB] He who overcomes will be arrayed in white garments, and I will in no way blot his name out of the book of life, and I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.

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