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NASB | Matthew 6:7 ¶ "And when you are praying, do not use meaningless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that they will be heard for their many words. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 6:7 ¶ "And when you pray, do not use meaningless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. [1 Kin 18:25-29] |
Bible Question:
This is an issue regarding prayer, and in particular the way to address God in this vital exercise. As someone brought up using mainly the KJV / AV, I have been accustomed to addressing God using THEE / THOU as opposed to YOU / YOUR. In my prayer life I seek to call upon God in an acceptable, reverent manner. However, as the common useage appears to be towards the more contemporary forms of address I am finding this to be an issue within my own prayer life. I know this may be a secondary issue, but I would appreciate some clarity on this issue. Thanks. |
Bible Answer: reformeddave, Starting off with, you say "I have been accustomed to addressing God using THEE / THOU as opposed to YOU / YOUR." Matthew 6:6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. What I'm saying is, don't worry what others say, about the way you pray, that's between you, and GOD. "However, as the common usage appears to be towards the more contemporary forms of address" Other peoples motives might be different than yours. Matthew 6:5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward It sounds to me, like you feel closer to God, when you pray the way you always have. NOW I am finding this to be an issue within my own prayer life. Colossians 2:16 Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days: If you are told, to not let any man judge you, in these things, then don't let them judge you, in the way you talk to your own FATHER! It appears to me, that you have just had a little encounter with the enemy, trying to disrupt a well grounded prayer life. Go back to what you feel comfortable with, and don't let it bother your relationship any longer. In Him Imm |