"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9) "He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy." (Prov. 28:13) "Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the…
A Godly Method for Prayer (Part 2) How do we pray?
Q. How are we to pray to God? A. With sincerity, purity, reverence, faith, humility, fervency, submission, perseverance, and thanksgiving. 1. Sincerity. Inasmuch as there must be affection in prayer, it must be sincere, and heartfelt. David says in Psalm 51:6, “Behold, You desire truth in the inward parts.” Sincerity does not put forth a show, or…
A Godly Method for Prayer (Part 1) Why do we pray?
I. The Necessity of Prayer. Why do we pray? If God is sovereign, and does as He pleases, then what need is there to pray and ask Him to accomplish His desired will? If God is omnipotent, what need is there to pray? I say, there is an absolute need for every saint to maintain…