beware of chaneph believers

21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:
25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.
26 And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:
27 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.
28 And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:
29 For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
Matthew 7: 21-29 KJV
true commtment:
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
— Romans 12: 1-2 NKJV
A sinner’s (believer’s) prayers
The following is by no means intended to suggest that these suggestions are the only way to pray. Their purpose is to assist you in seeking the Lord’s direction rather than trying to dictate to Him based upon your own desires, prejudices, weaknesses, fears, etc.
| A PRAYER | SCRIPTURE | FOCUS | PURPOSE | APPLICATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ sets the standard | Matthew 6: 14-15 | having a forgiving spirit | receiving forgiveness | daily seeking strength from the Lord to ultimately respond towards those who do wrong against you |
| Primary prayer/thought for each day | Matthew 6: 9-13 | Recognizing the Sovereignty of the Lord | the Lord is Omnipotent | Walking/Living humbly before the Throne of Grace |
| Boastfulness versus humility in prayer | Luke 18: 10-14 | strip yourself of false pride and arrogance | Repentance of sins | All have sinned and come short of the glory of the Lord |
| Seeking true wisdom | I Corinthians 2: 12-14 | Seeking knowledge /The Holy Spirit | Avoid foolish contentions with unbelievers | A prayerful life for guidance |