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What Does It Mean To Use Vain Repetitions In Prayer? by OLAADEGBU(m): 10:57am On Aug 10, 2016 |
"But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking" (Matthew 6:7). What does it mean to use vain repetitions in prayer? Is repeating a prayer a vain repetition? |
Re: What Does It Mean To Use Vain Repetitions In Prayer? by Scholar8200(m): 1:42pm On Aug 10, 2016 |
OLAADEGBU:There lies there problem! They try to 'buy' the blessing by a long prayer by rote and not by heart!Jacob wrestled with the Angel all night; Jesus prayed all night to God; the early Church prayed until Peter was out etc The difference? They sought God as a Vital Necessity, a seeking God because of utter helplessness and there was no other option available.
]But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions,as the heathen do: forthey think that they shall be heard for their much speaking(Matthew 6:7) It means to make use of timed chants like the following: 1.But when they knew that he was a Jew, all with one voice about the space of [size=16pt]two hours cried out, Great is Diana of the Ephesians[/size]. Acts 19:24 or 2. 26 And they took the bullock which was given them, and they dressed it, and called on the name of Baal from morning even until noon, saying, O Baal, hear us. But there was no voice, nor any that answered. And they leaped upon the altar which was made. 1 Kings 18:26 Prayer that does not involve the whole person, desire, heart but a lengthy, recital that expects to be worthy after a long session! No! Not all repetitions are vain, it may be importunity (re-petitioning as an expression of desire and faith); however, a repetition/prayer becomes vain if I mean to display its length before people(present or absent) for vain-glory and / or seek to impress men or God therewith. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: What Does It Mean To Use Vain Repetitions In Prayer? by OLAADEGBU(m): 10:16am On Aug 11, 2016 |
Scholar8200: Thank you my brother and may God richly bless you. |
Re: What Does It Mean To Use Vain Repetitions In Prayer? by Scholar8200(m): 10:46am On Aug 11, 2016 |
OLAADEGBU:Amen! |
Re: What Does It Mean To Use Vain Repetitions In Prayer? by Boomboost(m): 1:06pm On Aug 11, 2016 |
I've never really understood this portion...How about praying loudly in a face me I face you apartment. When should we pray considering other people sleeping? |
Re: What Does It Mean To Use Vain Repetitions In Prayer? by OLAADEGBU(m): 11:45am On Aug 15, 2016 |
Boomboost: Good question. |
Re: What Does It Mean To Use Vain Repetitions In Prayer? by Scholar8200(m): 12:10pm On Aug 15, 2016 |
Boomboost:You can do what Hannah did. Pray silently but fervently! Praying loudly appears to share the same self-advertising purpose as those Jesus denounced only in this case , "that they may be heard by men". |
Re: What Does It Mean To Use Vain Repetitions In Prayer? by OLAADEGBU(m): 3:01am On Aug 16, 2016 |
Scholar8200: Way to go! 1 Like |
Re: What Does It Mean To Use Vain Repetitions In Prayer? by OLAADEGBU(m): 10:40pm On Aug 28, 2016 |
OLAADEGBU: Suggested answer: http://www.gotquestions.org/vain-repetitions.html |
Re: What Does It Mean To Use Vain Repetitions In Prayer? by OLAADEGBU(m): 2:04pm On Sep 01, 2016 |
OLAADEGBU: Question: "What does it mean to use vain repetitions in prayer?" Answer: Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount, "When ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking" (Matthew 6:7, KJV). The word vain means "empty" or "useless"; so Jesus is warning us that repeating worthless phrases in our prayers will not help them be heard by God. Our Heavenly Father is not concerned with word count, flowery expressions, or mantras; He desires "truth in the inward being" (Psalm 51:6, ESV). |
Re: What Does It Mean To Use Vain Repetitions In Prayer? by Nobody: 2:11pm On Sep 01, 2016 |
One of your ogas at the top said not marry a woman that can't pray for one hour (probably repeating the same things over and over). Lol. Maybe you should show this to him. |
Re: What Does It Mean To Use Vain Repetitions In Prayer? by OLAADEGBU(m): 4:43pm On Sep 03, 2016 |
AnonyNymous: What did the 'oga at the top' mean when he/she said that? Can you explain? |
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