Keep Me From Evil and Pain
The Prayer of Jabez
I Chronicles 4:9-10
Hebrew Wording
"and that you would keep me from evil that it may not grieve/pain me."
To keep evil from happening to us and causing us pain.
To be kept from causing evil to others, and, so, indirectly causing pain to ourself.
How to be Kept From Evil and Pain
The less evil - the less pain!
From not falling into temptation.
See I Cor. 10:13 and Mat. 6:13
Temptation from the world - I John 2:15-16.
What is your greatest temptation from the world?
To overcome see I John 2:15, James 4:4, Romans 12:1-2, Gal. 6:14.
Temptation from my desires - James 1:13-15 and Gal. 5:19-21
What is your greatest temptation from your own desires?
To overcome see Gal. 5:16 and Romans 8:5-14.
Temptation from the Devil - I Peter 5:8
How has the Devil tempted you?
To overcome see I Peter 5:9, Mat. 6:13, James 4:7-10, Eph. 6:10-18.
An unsuccessful example from the Bible - Samson - Judges 16.
A successful example from the Bible - Joseph - Genesis 39.
The Result?
"And God granted his request."
How has God granted your requests, especially through praying the Prayer of Jabez?
"Thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.", I Cor. 15:57.
Are You Praying the Prayer of Jabez Daily?
If not, make a commitment to do so and start praying it today!