The character of the wicked, as depicted in the Bible, is often marked by a distinct lack of prayerfulness. This absence of prayer is not merely a failure to engage in a religious practice but is indicative of a deeper spiritual condition—a heart that is estranged from God and indifferent to His will.

Biblical References:

1. Psalm 10:4 : "In his pride the wicked man does not seek Him; in all his schemes there is no God." This verse highlights the prideful nature of the wicked, which leads to a life devoid of seeking God. The absence of prayer is a reflection of their self-reliance and disregard for divine guidance.

2. Job 21:14-15 : "Yet they say to God, ‘Leave us alone! We have no desire to know Your ways. Who is the Almighty, that we should serve Him, and what would we gain if we pray to Him?’" Here, the wicked openly reject the notion of prayer, questioning its value and expressing a desire to distance themselves from God.

3. Psalm 14:1 : "The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God.' They are corrupt; their acts are vile. There is no one who does good." The denial of God’s existence or relevance naturally leads to a life without prayer, as the wicked see no need to communicate with a God they do not acknowledge.

4. Isaiah 1:15 : "When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood." This passage underscores that even when the wicked do attempt to pray, their insincerity and unrepentant hearts render their prayers ineffective.

5. Proverbs 15:29 : "The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous." The distance between the Lord and the wicked is emphasized, suggesting that their prayerlessness is both a cause and a consequence of their separation from God.

Theological Implications:

The prayerlessness of the wicked is a profound theological concern, as it signifies a life lived in opposition to God’s will. Prayer is a fundamental expression of faith and dependence on God, and its absence reveals a heart that is hardened and self-sufficient. The wicked, in their pride and rebellion, choose to live without acknowledging God’s sovereignty or seeking His guidance.

Prayerlessness is not merely a passive state but an active rejection of a relationship with God. It reflects a worldview that is centered on self rather than on the Creator. The wicked, by neglecting prayer, demonstrate their lack of faith and their unwillingness to submit to God’s authority.

Moral and Spiritual Consequences:

The absence of prayer in the life of the wicked leads to moral and spiritual decay. Without the guiding influence of God’s presence, the wicked are left to their own devices, resulting in corruption and evil deeds. Their prayerlessness is both a symptom and a cause of their estrangement from God, perpetuating a cycle of sin and separation.

In summary, the character of the wicked is marked by a prayerless existence, which reveals their pride, self-reliance, and rejection of God. This condition is a significant barrier to experiencing the transformative power of God’s grace and mercy.Job 21:15
What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what profit should we have, if we pray to him?
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Psalm 53:4
Have the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat bread: they have not called on God.
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Evidences of Regeneration.
... is strictly constitutional, and has therefore no moral character. I have known that
very wicked men, and men ... and gratitude, that one of so prayerless a family ...
/.../finney/systematic theology/lecture xxix evidences of regeneration.htm

Home-Example.
... manifesting a malicious spirit, indolent, prayerless, and indifferent ... a matrimonial
alliance with wicked and ungodly ... religious as well as in social character. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/philips/the christian home/chapter xx home-example.htm

Prayerlessness in the Pulpit
... helpless in the face of a wicked and gainsaying ... be the vocation of him who is prayerless
in his ... The character of our praying will determine the character of ...
/.../bounds/the weapon of prayer/viii prayerlessness in the pulpit.htm

The Universality of Prayer
... Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous ... of the place itself, the moral
character of those ... They belong almost entirely to the prayerless crowd of ...
/.../bounds/the essentials of prayer/xii the universality of prayer.htm

Prayer-Equipment for Preachers
... He himself was living a prayerless life, relying upon ... to live such a life that his
character and conduct ... may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men; for ...
/.../bounds/the weapon of prayer/ix prayer-equipment for preachers.htm

The Ministry and Prayer
... who stand as mouthpieces of God to a generation of wicked and worldly ... His concern
has been for the character of the men who ... A prayerless preacher is a misnomer. ...
/.../bounds/the weapon of prayer/vii the ministry and prayer.htm

"Let us Pray"
... is to draw near to God; for "A prayerless soul is ... of mercy, he will realize rather
the covenant character of God ... the idea, it is too absurd and wicked to have ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 6 1860/let us pray.htm

Means to be Used with Sinners.
... hell, as a place of eternal punishment for the wicked. ... of an entire renovation of
character and life ... your child this careless, heartless, prayerless spirit, and ...
/.../finney/lectures on revivals of religion/lecture ix means to be.htm

Forgiveness
... Prayerless souls are Christless souls; for you can have no ... thou hast been a carnal
worldly character, receiving a ... Unrighteous as we were; wicked as we have been ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 1 1855/forgiveness.htm

Christ Our Mediator. --Continued.
... But we know enough about the general character of His ... mediatorial work of Jesus leads
to a prayerless life ... that is not offered in His name, is supremely wicked. ...
/.../x christ our mediator continued.htm

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