Keach's Catechism, Question 117
Question 117
What do we pray for in the sixth petition?
In the sixth petition, which is, "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil," we pray that God would either keep us from being tempted to sin, or support and deliver us when we are tempted.
Scripture references for paragraph 1
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Matthew 6:1313And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’
Matthew 26:4141“Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”
Psalms 19:1313Keep Your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless and cleansed of great transgression.
1 Corinthians 10:1313No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.
John 17:1515I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one.
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