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NASB | Proverbs 28:9 He who turns away his ear from listening to the law, Even his prayer is an abomination. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Proverbs 28:9 He who turns his ear away from listening to the law [of God and man], Even his prayer is repulsive [to God]. [Ps 66:18; 109:7; Prov 15:8; Zech 7:11] |
Subject: Can unbelievers pray to God? |
Bible Note: I would have to say in Cain's situation, he did emphatically believe in God. How could anyone deny such a thing? He held personal, one-on-one conversations with him. And apparently, it looks like Cain had learned his lesson and had decided to change his ways. He may have led a Godly life after receiving his sentence. None of us can possibly know. When a sinner "reaches the bottom" of his addiction to sin, then he has two choices continue his dreary path to Hell or look up to God, repent and pray to God and ask for mercy. I'd like to think God hears such a prayer. BUT God "is not mocked." If he knows in our heart(s) that we really have no intention of changing our sinful ways, the scriptures clearly depict the fact that he won't listen. Once again, this kind of attitude shows a lack of belief. Remember even "the devil believes in God and trembles." Hope this helps. God bless. Rowdy |