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How do we know that prayer is essential for obedience?

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Prayer is crucial for obedience because it expresses our dependence on God for enabling grace to fulfill His commands.

In connection with divine precepts, prayer acts as a means of seeking God’s help to enable us to obey His commands. As mentioned in the content, prayer aligns with the covenant of grace where God’s commands and His promises coexist. Believers are encouraged to ask God to teach them His statutes, recognizing their inability to fulfill His commands without His aid (Psalm 119:12). This dependence is vital; it acknowledges that true obedience is fueled not by human ability, but by divine grace that empowers the believer to will and to do according to His good pleasure (Philippians 2:13). Thus, prayer is a formal solicitation of God's assistance in the pursuit of holy obedience.
Scripture References: Psalm 119:12, Philippians 2:13

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