Saturday, June 6, 2009

VAIN REPETITION?

Matthew     Jesus's Words!
6:7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they
think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
6:8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.
6:9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven,Hallowed be thy name.
6:10 Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
6:11 Give us this day our daily bread.
6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

Do NOT use vain repetitions when praying? Wouldn't the Lord's prayer be considered a VAIN REPETITION? I have heard it thousands of times. OVER AND OVER AND OVER etc.  What about all the Hail Mary's!
Then it tells us that your father knows what things you need before you ask? HUH? Then why the heck do people have to pray in the first place. Wouldn't praying be in vain if God already knows what you need?

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