Matthew 7:7 - 7:12
Gospel of MatthewSteve Gregg
Steve Gregg discusses Matthew 7:7-12, emphasizing the importance of praying according to God's will. He notes that asking is a condition for receiving, and states that prayer is not a magic wand to be used for every circumstance. Gregg concludes that the Sermon on the Mount amplifies the principle of loving others as oneself, which is not to be followed in a legalistic fashion.
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