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| Does The Bible Command Us To Close Our Eyes When We Pray? by emma2002(m): 11:19am On Jan 22 |
It might interest you to note that the Bible does not specifically command or require believers to close their eyes when praying. While it is common for individuals to close their eyes as a way to focus and eliminate distractions during prayer, it is not a mandatory practice dictated by Scripture. The Bible offers guidance and principles on prayer, emphasizing the importance of a sincere and humble heart, faith, reverence, and seeking God's will. It encourages believers to pray with sincerity, honesty, and devotion, whether their eyes are open or closed. In various instances throughout the Bible, people prayed with their eyes open, looking up to heaven, or even bowing down with their faces to the ground. Examples include Jesus' prayer in John 17:1, the prayer of Solomon in 1 Kings 8:22-54, and the prayer of the tax collector in Luke 18:13. Ultimately, the posture and manner in which one prays, including whether to close their eyes or not, can be a personal preference or a means to enhance concentration and focus during prayer. The most important aspect of prayer is the sincere communication and connection with God, expressing one's thoughts, feelings, and needs. Share your thoughts... |
| Re: Does The Bible Command Us To Close Our Eyes When We Pray? by Righthussle: 12:15pm On Jan 22 |
No |
| Re: Does The Bible Command Us To Close Our Eyes When We Pray? by Expanse2020(m): 4:55pm On Jan 22 |
That what we are saying that let be worship God like the way Jesus did by falling on our face or head down that which is a proof how Jesus pray... By praying silently how Jesus pray not by shouting up and down.. not by closing out eyes or sing or dancing non of this is not an attribute of Jesus |
| Re: Does The Bible Command Us To Close Our Eyes When We Pray? by Aemmyjah(m): 4:57pm On Jan 22 |
Where is the command? |
| Re: Does The Bible Command Us To Close Our Eyes When We Pray? by vdestro: 7:03pm On Jan 22 |
emma2002: That is why you said "does not specifically command". Meaning you already understand that it is commanded and God left us to use our common sense to finish it. |
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