The Bible and Prayer
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A. According to the bible, prayer should be done in private and not in public (Matthew 6:5). Whatever good deeds are done and donations given should also be done in private, and big public displays of generosity should not be performed (Matthew 6:2,3). Matthew 6:4 says "your Father who sees in secret will reward you." It also says not to heap empty praise on the father when praying like the gentile do, because this is not what he wants (Matthew 6:7). It recommends just saying what is now known as the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-16). It admonishes people not to store up worldly goods, which will only rot away or be stolen by thieves (Matthew 6:19). Amos 5:11 says that storing up personal possessions is of no use because you will not live to enjoy them. Amos 21-22 says that God does not want festivals and burnt offerings. Luke 12:15 also says to guard against greed. Romans 12:17 sa
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