Which other scriptures emphasize the importance of reverence and prayer? - “But you even undermine the fear of God and hinder meditation before Him.” Reverence before God - “Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Go near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools… Do not be quick to speak…” (Ecclesiastes 5:1–2) - “Who may ascend the mountain of the LORD? Who may stand in His holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart…” (Psalm 24:3–4) - “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit and trembles at My word.” (Isaiah 66:2) - “Come, let us bow down in worship; let us kneel before the LORD our Maker.” (Psalm 95:6) - “Exalt the LORD our God and worship at His footstool; He is holy!” (Psalm 99:5) - “Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire.” (Hebrews 12:28–29) Continual, Dependable Prayer - “Pray without ceasing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17) - “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” (Philippians 4:6) - “Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition…” (Ephesians 6:18) - “First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be made for all people…” (1 Timothy 2:1–2) - “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power and produces wonderful results.” (James 5:16) Humble, Heartfelt Approach - “But when you pray, go into your inner room, shut your door, and pray to your Father who is unseen…” (Matthew 6:6) - “Therefore pray in this way: ‘Our Father in heaven…’” (Matthew 6:9) - “May my prayer be set before You like incense, my uplifted hands like the evening sacrifice.” (Psalm 141:2) |
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