How do we know that God hears the prayers of the righteous?
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God's Word assures us that He hears the cries of the righteous, as seen in Psalm 34:17.
Psalm 34:17 states that 'the righteous cry, and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles.' This assurance stems from God's covenant nature, where He is intimately involved with His people. The righteousness mentioned is imparted through faith in Christ, as believers are positioned in Him. Consequently, when they pray, they do so with confidence that God is attentive and responsive. Furthermore, the assurance of God's presence with the righteous, as discussed in this psalm, strengthens our faith that He will deliver, providing both comfort in times of trouble and motivation to remain faithful.
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