Westminster Larger Catechism, Question 184
Question 184
For what things are we to pray?
We are to pray for all things tending to the glory of God, the welfare of the church, our own or others good; but not for anything that is unlawful.
Scripture references for paragraph 1
Berean Standard Bible. Public domain text and source credits.
Matthew 6:99So then, this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.
Psalms 51:1818In Your good pleasure, cause Zion to prosper; build up the walls of Jerusalem.
Psalms 122:66Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper.
Matthew 7:1111So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!
Psalms 125:44Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, and to the upright in heart.
1 John 5:1414And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.
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