How can prayer contribute to a Christian's holiness?

According to Ryle, diligence in prayer is key to achieving a high degree of holiness. He emphasizes that those who are 'eminently holy' typically engage in frequent and fervent prayer. Through prayer, believers communicate their needs to God, seek His strength against sin, and draw closer to His holiness. Ryle notes that prayer enables believers to resist temptation and pursue righteousness, highlighting that 'praying and sinning will never live together in the same heart.' Thus, prayer is not only a means of sustaining faith but also a pathway to becoming more like Christ (1 Thessalonians 5:17).