Do We Really Mean It?

From the KJV

Likely the most-read/recited version; in arguable

Matt. 6:9-13

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

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.

We will note the 2nd part is disputed textually

Not inconsistent with the totality of Scripture

Not in the earliest of manuscripts

OUR Father

When we state “our” we acknowledge two things

The universal nature of mankind; all made in God’s image

All men, women; races; statuses; skill-sets; intellectual abilities…political views

Do we have those upon whom we look down?

Also, the brotherhood of believers

There are solid believers who are not Baptists or [whatever] denomination

Their practice may be different; but faith is the same—even if they have some errors…or if you do