Matthew Chapter 6:5-8

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Matthew Chapter 6:5-8

Post by weston on Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:49 am

Mat 6:5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full.

Mat 6:6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Mat 6:7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words.

Mat 6:8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.


This has been on my mind lately. How literally are we supposed to take this? I have spoken with Noel about this, and he has offered some great insight. Jesus is not saying that it is wrong to pray out loud or with others, but that when we pray, we are to communicate with God, and not show-boat or try to manipulate others with our prayer. Don't try to make yourself look better with your spoken prayer, but be sincere in speaking to your Father.

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Good counsel

Post by Noel George on Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:27 pm

Wow! That explanation seems pretty good! I am glad to be of help to someone!

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