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The Assemblies Shorter Catechism Drawn out into Distinct Propositions

Question 106

On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 106

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What do we pray for in the sixth Petition?

In the sixth Petition which is, And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; We pray, that God would either keep us from being tempted to sin, or support and deliver us, when we are tempted.

1. The sixth Petition is, And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil,a*

2. We are to pray, that God would keep us, from being tempted to sin.b†

3. We are to pray, that God would support, and deliver us, when we are tempted.c‡

Notes

  1. *Mat. 6.13.
  2. †Mat. 26.41. Watch, and pray, that ye enter not into temptation. Psal. 19.13. Keep back thy servant from presumptuous sins, let them not have dominion over me.
  3. ‡Psal. 51.10. Create in me a clean heart, O God, renew a right spirit within me. 12. Restore unto me the joy of thy Salvation, and uphold me with thy free spirit.

Proofs

Each links to the Scripture index: what else cites the passage.

  1. aMatthew 6:13
  2. bMatthew 26:41; Psalm 19:13
  3. cPsalm 51:10

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