Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

Conditions to Answered Prayer

How must one ask in order to receive? BR-ASI9 410.3

“But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.” James 1:6, 7. (See Mark 11:24.) BR-ASI9 410.4

Note.—“Prayer is the key in the hand of faith to unlock heaven’s storehouse, where are treasured the boundless resources of Omnipotence.” BR-ASI9 410.5

Under what condition does the Lord not hear prayer? BR-ASI9 410.6

“If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me.” Psalm 66:18. (See Isaiah 59:1, 2; James 4:3.) BR-ASI9 410.7

Whose prayers does Solomon say are an abomination? BR-ASI9 410.8

“He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.” Proverbs 28:9. BR-ASI9 410.9

Note.—Contention and discord quench the spirit of prayer. (1 Peter 3:1-7.) Many grieve the Spirit and drive Christ from their homes by giving way to impatience. Angels of God flee from homes where there are unkind words, contention, and strife. BR-ASI9 410.10

For whom did Christ teach us to pray? BR-ASI9 410.11

“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.” Matthew 5:44. BR-ASI9 410.12

When praying, what must we do in order to be forgiven? BR-ASI9 410.13

“And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.” Mark 11:25. BR-ASI9 410.14