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Matthew 6:5-8 (MSG)

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⁵ "And when you come before God, don't turn that into a theatrical production either. All these people making a regular show out of their prayers, hoping for stardom! Do you think God sits in a box seat? ⁶ "Here's what I want you to do: Find a quiet, secluded place so you won't be tempted to role-play before God. Just be there as simply and honestly as you can manage. The focus will shift from you to God, and you will begin to sense his grace. ⁷ "The world is full of so-called prayer warriors who are prayer-ignorant. They're full of formulas and programs and advice, peddling techniques for getting what you want from God. ⁸ Don't fall for that nonsense. This is your Father you are dealing with, and he knows better than you what you need.


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 6) Prayer - Pray in secret

This passage relates to the following question(s):
(v. 6) Should we pray in public or in private? When you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father
(v. 7) Should we pray the same things repeatedly? When you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 6) Be Still My Soul - Quiet Time (2008-03-10)

This passage is referenced in the following study note(s):
(v. 5) Devotional: Bible Study (2008-12-12)
(v. 6) Devotional: Bible Study (2008-12-12)
(v. 7) Devotional: Bible Study (2008-12-12)
(v. 8) Devotional: Bible Study (2008-12-12)