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	== "According to your Faith" ==		== "According to your Faith" ==
	<blockquote>'''''Matthew 8:13 And Yahshua said to the centurion: “Go, as you have believed, it must be for you!” And the servant was healed at that hour.'''''</blockquote>Our prayers are answered according to the sincerity of our faith, therefore as the centurion actually believed it would be, in that manner was his prayer answered. Yahshua later explained to his students, that if they only had faith without disputation, that they truly could move mountains. It may be evident, that none of us really have such faith, because even if we profess it with our mouths, our actions are still too much attached to the world.		<blockquote>'''''Matthew 8:13 And Yahshua said to the centurion: “Go, as you have believed, it must be for you!” And the servant was healed at that hour.'''''</blockquote>Our prayers are answered according to the sincerity of our [[faith]], therefore as the [[Healing of the Centurion's Servant\|centurion]] actually believed it would be, in that manner was his prayer answered. Yahshua later explained to his students, that if they only had faith without disputation, that they truly could move mountains. It may be evident, that none of us really have such faith, because even if we profess it with our mouths, our actions are still too much attached to the world.

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	== Prayers to not be Repetitious ==		== Prayers to not be Repetitious ==
	<blockquote>'''''Matthew 6:7 And those praying should not babble on repeatedly just as the heathens, for they suppose that by their many words they shall be heard. 8 Therefore do not become like them, for your Father knows that which you have need of before you ask Him!'''''</blockquote>This is a direct rebuke of what we see in [[Catholic Church\|Roman Catholicism]], where for so-called “penance” one is instructed to repeat the same prayer any number of times, or where beads bearing idols are used to do the same. Yahweh knows what we need, what we have done, and what we need to repent of, as well as what we shall be rewarded for. <blockquote>Ecclesiastes 5: “1 Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do evil. 2 Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.”</blockquote>Do not “babble on repeatedly just as the heathens”, for it is absolutely vain.		<blockquote>'''''Matthew 6:7 And those praying should not babble on repeatedly just as the heathens, for they suppose that by their many words they shall be heard. 8 Therefore do not become like them, for your Father knows that which you have need of before you ask Him!'''''</blockquote>This is a direct rebuke of what we see in [[Catholic Church\|Roman Catholicism]], where for so-called “penance” one is instructed to repeat the same prayer any number of times, or where beads bearing idols are used to do the same. Yahweh knows what we need, what we have done, and what we need to repent of, as well as what we shall be rewarded for. <blockquote>Ecclesiastes 5: “1 Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do evil. 2 Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.”</blockquote>Do not “babble on repeatedly just as the heathens”, for it is absolutely vain.

			== "According to your Faith" ==
			<blockquote>'''''Matthew 8:13 And Yahshua said to the centurion: “Go, as you have believed, it must be for you!” And the servant was healed at that hour.'''''</blockquote>Our prayers are answered according to the sincerity of our faith, therefore as the centurion actually believed it would be, in that manner was his prayer answered. Yahshua later explained to his students, that if they only had faith without disputation, that they truly could move mountains. It may be evident, that none of us really have such faith, because even if we profess it with our mouths, our actions are still too much attached to the world.

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	When we pray, it should be for our benefit, that we are able to [[Obedience\|walk]] in His will and to be guided by His Spirit, rather than after the ways of the flesh and the world. We should pray that [[The Lord's Prayer\|His Will be done]] – even if we certainly should know that it shall be, while at the same time we should pray that we are able to “stand in the evil day” as Paul put it at Ephesians 6:13.		When we pray, it should be for our benefit, that we are able to [[Obedience\|walk]] in His will and to be guided by His Spirit, rather than after the ways of the flesh and the world. We should pray that [[The Lord's Prayer\|His Will be done]] – even if we certainly should know that it shall be, while at the same time we should pray that we are able to “stand in the evil day” as Paul put it at Ephesians 6:13.

			During the Sermon on the Mount, Christ gave [[The Lord's Prayer\|instructions]] on how to pray.

	== Prayers to be made in Private ==		== Prayers to be made in Private ==

Noble at 20:33, 4 May 2023

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			When we pray, it should be for our benefit, that we are able to [[Obedience\|walk]] in His will and to be guided by His Spirit, rather than after the ways of the flesh and the world. We should pray that [[The Lord's Prayer\|His Will be done]] – even if we certainly should know that it shall be, while at the same time we should pray that we are able to “stand in the evil day” as Paul put it at Ephesians 6:13.

	== Prayers to be made in Private ==		== Prayers to be made in Private ==
	<blockquote>'''''Matthew 6:5 And when you pray, do not be as the hypocrites, because they love to pray in the assembly halls and standing at the corners of the streets, that they should be seen by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward! 6 But when you would pray, go into your closet and closing your door you shall pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees shall yield to you in secret.'''''</blockquote>In 1 Samuel chapter 1, we see that [[Hannah]]'s prayer was answered when her lips moved, but she spoke it not, having prayed in her heart. Likewise, the prophet [[Daniel (prophet)\|Daniel]] prayed alone in his room, and it was not necessarily his intention that he be seen through his window by his enemies, as it is related in Daniel chapter 6. Daniel and Hannah, while seen by others, were both praying privately. The [[apostles]] often prayed together, but they prayed privately, and not to make a show in front of others.		<blockquote>'''''Matthew 6:5 And when you pray, do not be as the hypocrites, because they love to pray in the assembly halls and standing at the corners of the streets, that they should be seen by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward! 6 But when you would pray, go into your closet and closing your door you shall pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees shall yield to you in secret.'''''</blockquote>In 1 Samuel chapter 1, we see that [[Hannah]]'s prayer was answered when her lips moved, but she spoke it not, having prayed in her heart. Likewise, the prophet [[Daniel (prophet)\|Daniel]] prayed alone in his room, and it was not necessarily his intention that he be seen through his window by his enemies, as it is related in Daniel chapter 6. Daniel and Hannah, while seen by others, were both praying privately. The [[apostles]] often prayed together, but they prayed privately, and not to make a show in front of others.
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	== Prayers to not be Repetitious ==		== Prayers to not be Repetitious ==
	<blockquote>'''''Matthew 6:7 And those praying should not babble on repeatedly just as the heathens, for they suppose that by their many words they shall be heard. 8 Therefore do not become like them, for your Father knows that which you have need of before you ask Him!'''''</blockquote>This is a direct rebuke of what we see in [[Catholic Church\|Roman Catholicism]], where for so-called “penance” one is instructed to repeat the same prayer any number of times, or where beads bearing idols are used to do the same. Yahweh knows what we need, what we have done, and what we need to repent of, as well as what we shall be rewarded for. When we pray, it should be for our benefit, that we are able to [[Obedience\|walk]] in His will and to be guided by His Spirit, rather than after the ways of the flesh and the world. We should pray that [[The Lord's Prayer\|His Will be done]] – even if we certainly should know that it shall be, while at the same time we should pray that we are able to “stand in the evil day” as Paul put it at Ephesians 6:13.<blockquote>Ecclesiastes 5: “1 Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do evil. 2 Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.”</blockquote>Do not “babble on repeatedly just as the heathens”, for it is absolutely vain.		<blockquote>'''''Matthew 6:7 And those praying should not babble on repeatedly just as the heathens, for they suppose that by their many words they shall be heard. 8 Therefore do not become like them, for your Father knows that which you have need of before you ask Him!'''''</blockquote>This is a direct rebuke of what we see in [[Catholic Church\|Roman Catholicism]], where for so-called “penance” one is instructed to repeat the same prayer any number of times, or where beads bearing idols are used to do the same. Yahweh knows what we need, what we have done, and what we need to repent of, as well as what we shall be rewarded for. <blockquote>Ecclesiastes 5: “1 Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do evil. 2 Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.”</blockquote>Do not “babble on repeatedly just as the heathens”, for it is absolutely vain.

Noble at 20:30, 4 May 2023

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	Christians who insist on public prayer, or that others must pray with them, are simply looking for a crutch. They want others to see how “pious” they are, that they may [[Hypocrisy\|justify themselves]]. Real Christians do not need crutches, nor do they need outward displays of piety, which are [[Pharisaism\|pretentious]]. We should have no need to be seen praying publicly or with others. We should seek our God with our hearts and display our love through good deeds for our [[Love Your Brethren\|brethren]], and not merely in the pretense of exhibition.		Christians who insist on public prayer, or that others must pray with them, are simply looking for a crutch. They want others to see how “pious” they are, that they may [[Hypocrisy\|justify themselves]]. Real Christians do not need crutches, nor do they need outward displays of piety, which are [[Pharisaism\|pretentious]]. We should have no need to be seen praying publicly or with others. We should seek our God with our hearts and display our love through good deeds for our [[Love Your Brethren\|brethren]], and not merely in the pretense of exhibition.

			== Prayers to not be Repetitious ==
			<blockquote>'''''Matthew 6:7 And those praying should not babble on repeatedly just as the heathens, for they suppose that by their many words they shall be heard. 8 Therefore do not become like them, for your Father knows that which you have need of before you ask Him!'''''</blockquote>This is a direct rebuke of what we see in [[Catholic Church\|Roman Catholicism]], where for so-called “penance” one is instructed to repeat the same prayer any number of times, or where beads bearing idols are used to do the same. Yahweh knows what we need, what we have done, and what we need to repent of, as well as what we shall be rewarded for. When we pray, it should be for our benefit, that we are able to [[Obedience\|walk]] in His will and to be guided by His Spirit, rather than after the ways of the flesh and the world. We should pray that [[The Lord's Prayer\|His Will be done]] – even if we certainly should know that it shall be, while at the same time we should pray that we are able to “stand in the evil day” as Paul put it at Ephesians 6:13.<blockquote>Ecclesiastes 5: “1 Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do evil. 2 Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.”</blockquote>Do not “babble on repeatedly just as the heathens”, for it is absolutely vain.

Noble at 20:24, 4 May 2023

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	Christians who insist on public prayer, or that others must pray with them, are simply looking for a crutch. They want others to see how “pious” they are, that they may [[Hypocrisy\|justify themselves]]. Real Christians do not need crutches, nor do they need outward displays of piety, which are [[Pharisaism\|pretentious]]. We should have no need to be seen praying publicly or with others. We should seek our God with our hearts and display our love through good deeds for our [[Love Your Brethren\|brethren]], and not merely in the pretense of exhibition.		Christians who insist on public prayer, or that others must pray with them, are simply looking for a crutch. They want others to see how “pious” they are, that they may [[Hypocrisy\|justify themselves]]. Real Christians do not need crutches, nor do they need outward displays of piety, which are [[Pharisaism\|pretentious]]. We should have no need to be seen praying publicly or with others. We should seek our God with our hearts and display our love through good deeds for our [[Love Your Brethren\|brethren]], and not merely in the pretense of exhibition.

	~~==Outward Displays of Piety==~~
	<blockquote>'''''Matthew 6:5 And when you pray, do not be as the hypocrites, because they love to pray in the assembly halls and standing at the corners of the streets, that they should be seen by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward! 6 But when you would pray, go into your closet and closing your door you shall pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees shall yield to you in secret.'''''</blockquote>Real Christians do not need crutches, nor do they need outward displays of piety, which are [[Pharisaism\|pretentious]]. We should have no need to be seen praying publicly or with others. We should seek our God with our hearts and display our love through good deeds for our [[Love Your Brethren\|brethren]], and not merely in the pretense of exhibition.

Noble at 20:24, 4 May 2023

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	Christians who insist on public prayer, or that others must pray with them, are simply looking for a crutch. They want others to see how “pious” they are, that they may [[Hypocrisy\|justify themselves]]. Real Christians do not need crutches, nor do they need outward displays of piety, which are [[Pharisaism\|pretentious]]. We should have no need to be seen praying publicly or with others. We should seek our God with our hearts and display our love through good deeds for our [[Love Your Brethren\|brethren]], and not merely in the pretense of exhibition.		Christians who insist on public prayer, or that others must pray with them, are simply looking for a crutch. They want others to see how “pious” they are, that they may [[Hypocrisy\|justify themselves]]. Real Christians do not need crutches, nor do they need outward displays of piety, which are [[Pharisaism\|pretentious]]. We should have no need to be seen praying publicly or with others. We should seek our God with our hearts and display our love through good deeds for our [[Love Your Brethren\|brethren]], and not merely in the pretense of exhibition.

			==Outward Displays of Piety==
			<blockquote>'''''Matthew 6:5 And when you pray, do not be as the hypocrites, because they love to pray in the assembly halls and standing at the corners of the streets, that they should be seen by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward! 6 But when you would pray, go into your closet and closing your door you shall pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees shall yield to you in secret.'''''</blockquote>Real Christians do not need crutches, nor do they need outward displays of piety, which are [[Pharisaism\|pretentious]]. We should have no need to be seen praying publicly or with others. We should seek our God with our hearts and display our love through good deeds for our [[Love Your Brethren\|brethren]], and not merely in the pretense of exhibition.

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== Prayers to be made in Private ==
<blockquote>'''''Matthew 6:5 And when you pray, do not be as the hypocrites, because they love to pray in the assembly halls and standing at the corners of the streets, that they should be seen by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward! 6 But when you would pray, go into your closet and closing your door you shall pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees shall yield to you in secret.'''''</blockquote>In 1 Samuel chapter 1, we see that [[Hannah]]'s prayer was answered when her lips moved, but she spoke it not, having prayed in her heart. Likewise, the prophet [[Daniel (prophet)|Daniel]] prayed alone in his room, and it was not necessarily his intention that he be seen through his window by his enemies, as it is related in Daniel chapter 6. Daniel and Hannah, while seen by others, were both praying privately. The [[apostles]] often prayed together, but they prayed privately, and not to make a show in front of others.

Christians who insist on public prayer, or that others must pray with them, are simply looking for a crutch. They want others to see how “pious” they are, that they may [[Hypocrisy|justify themselves]]. Real Christians do not need crutches, nor do they need outward displays of piety, which are [[Pharisaism|pretentious]]. We should have no need to be seen praying publicly or with others. We should seek our God with our hearts and display our love through good deeds for our [[Love Your Brethren|brethren]], and not merely in the pretense of exhibition.