Question 17
Sermon on the MountJesus condemned empty phrases in prayer because
- A.God does not answer long prayer
- B.God has foreknowledge of all our needs
- C.they show lack of concentration
- D.they are a way of showing off in public
- E.he had taught his followers the model prayer.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (God has foreknowledge of all our needs)
Explanation
"Do not heap up empty phrases… for your Father knows what you need before you ask him" (Matthew 6:7-8).