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Introduction: There’s no such thing as a stupid question.
1. Methods
Wrong
Don't pray to be seen.
Matthew 6:5
This is hypocritical, putting on a show.
Don't babble.
Matthew 6:7
Don't pray mindlessly
Ignoring the poor.
Proverbs 21:13
Right
Pray privately.
Matthew 6:6
Pray mindfully.
Matthew 6:8
Care for the poor.
Proverbs 21:13
2. Content
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Not asking.
James 4:2
Prayers contradicting the Bible.
Proverbs 28:9
Don’t pray to Satan.
Jude 1:9; James 4:7; Zechariah 3:2
Right
Ask.
James 4:2
Ask according to God’s will. 1 John 5:14-15
Resist Satan.
James 4:7, Zechariah 3:2
Don't pray to the devil by talking as you rebuke him.
You don’t need to speak to Satan.
God will rebuke him.
3. Attitude
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Don’t pray with unconfessed sin in your heart.
Psalm 66:18, Isaiah 59:2
Praying when you have unconfessed sin in your heart
Don't ask with wrong motives.
James 4:3
While treating others dishonorably.
1 Peter 3:7, Proverbs 1:24-28
Don’t dishonor your wife.
Don’t live without God, ignoring Him and think He’ll answer your prayers just because you ask.
Doubting whether God will answer.
James 1:6-8
Having idols in our hearts.
Ezekiel 14:1-5, 7-8
Don’t ask for forgiveness if you haven’t forgiven others.
Mark 11:25, Matthew 6:15
Right
Confess your sin every time you sin. 1 John 1:9
Ask with right motives, unselfishly.
Live honorably, especially to family.
Listen to and follow godly instruction. 1 Peter 3:7, Proverbs 1:24-28
Praying when you are not treating your family with respect, when there is family discord.
Live according to the truth you know.
Trust God to answer your prayers.
James 1:5-6, Hebrews 11:6
Repent and turn away from idols before praying.
Ezekiel 14:6
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