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Should Christians Pray In Public Or Not? by OLAADEGBU(m): 6:05pm On May 19, 2015 |
Should Christians Pray in Public or Not? Why did Paul encourage Christians to pray everywhere, but Jesus said to pray in secret? The "Question" A couple passages in Scripture regarding prayer have been cited as a contradiction. Here are the verses in question: "I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting" (1 Timothy 2:8 ). "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" (Matthew 6:5–8 ). Does the passage in Matthew command we should not pray in public whereas the passage in 1 Timothy exhorts us to pray everywhere? What do you think? https://answersingenesis.org/contradictions-in-the-bible/should-christians-pray-in-public-or-not/ |
Re: Should Christians Pray In Public Or Not? by Scholar8200(m): 6:10pm On May 19, 2015 |
5 Also when you pray, you must 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 people. Truly I tell you, they have their reward [d]in full already. The highlighted is where the real condemnation lies. Jesus Himself prayed both in secret and in public. |
Re: Should Christians Pray In Public Or Not? by OLAADEGBU(m): 11:14am On Jul 10, 2015 |
OLAADEGBU: Suggested answer: Answer: Public prayer is an issue that many Christians struggle with. Since many believers were known to pray in public in the Bible, as did Jesus Himself, there is nothing wrong with public prayer. Many Old Testament leaders prayed publicly for the nation. Solomon prayed in front of the entire nation for them and for himself. There is nothing to indicate that this prayer was not acceptable to the Lord (1 Kings 8:22-23). After the return of the Israelites from the Babylonian captivity, Ezra was so overwhelmed by the knowledge that the Israelites had left the worship of the true God that he prayed and wept bitterly before the house of the Lord. So fervent was his prayer that it prompted “a very large assembly of men, women, and children” to gather with him and weep bitterly (Ezra 10:1). |
Re: Should Christians Pray In Public Or Not? by OLAADEGBU(m): 11:48am On Aug 08, 2015 |
Scholar8200: Well said. 1 Like |
Re: Should Christians Pray In Public Or Not? by Scholar8200(m): 11:52am On Aug 08, 2015 |
OLAADEGBU:Glory to God! |
Re: Should Christians Pray In Public Or Not? by OLAADEGBU(m): 11:07am On Sep 20, 2016 |
Scholar8200: Hallelujah! |
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