Keach's Catechism, Question 114
Question 114
What do we pray for in the third petition?
In the third petition, which is, "Thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven," we pray that God by His grace, would make us able and willing to know, obey, and submit to His will in all things, as the angels do in heaven.
Scripture references for paragraph 1
Berean Standard Bible. Public domain text and source credits.
Matthew 6:1010Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Psalms 103:20-2120Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command.
21Bless the LORD, all His hosts, you servants who do His will.
Psalms 25:4-54Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths.
5Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You.
Psalms 119:2626I recounted my ways, and You answered me; teach me Your statutes.
Source and edition
Keach's Catechism. NonlinearFruit/Creeds.json, Unlicense. Creeds.json, English transcription
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