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3.25 | Pray for Grace to Preserve you from Sin

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SECTION 3 | Confession | 3.25 | Pray for Grace to Preserve you from Sin

We must pray for grace to preserve us from sin and all appearances of it and approaches towards it.

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We pray to God that we may not do wrong, 2 Corinthians 13:7(ESV) but may be blameless and innocent, as children of God, without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation. Philippians 2:15(ESV)

Turn our eyes from looking at worthless things; and give us life in your ways. Psalm 119:37(ESV) Put false ways far from us and graciously teach us your law! Psalm 119:29(ESV)

Do not let our hearts incline to any evil, to busy ourselves with wicked deeds in company with men who work iniquity, and let us not eat of their delicacies! Psalm 141:4(ESV)

O declare us innocent from hidden faults; keep back your servants also from presumptuous sins: Let them not have dominion over us, but let us be blameless and innocent of great transgression; Psalm 19:12-13(ESV) and grant that hereby we may prove ourselves blameless before you, by keeping ourselves from our own guilt. Psalm 18:23(ESV)

Let your word be stored up in our hearts, that we might not sin against you; Psalm 119:11(ESV) and your grace be at all times sufficient for us, 2 Corinthians 12:9(ESV) ready to us, and mighty in us; and never give us up to our own hearts’ lust, to walk in our own counsel. Jeremiah 7:24(ESV)

Enable us to walk carefully, not as unwise but as wise, Ephesians 5:15(ESV) so carefully, that we may cut off occasion from those who desire occasion to blaspheme that honorable name by which we are called; James 2:7(ESV) and by doing good may we put to silence the ignorance of foolish people, 1 Peter 2:15(ESV) and may we adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in everything. Titus 2:10(ESV)

I pray to God that I may not do wrong, 2 Corinthians 13:7(ESV) but may be blameless and innocent, as a child of God, without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation. Philippians 2:15(ESV)

Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways. Psalm 119:37(ESV) Put false ways far from me and graciously teach me your law! Psalm 119:29(ESV)

Do not let my heart incline to any evil, to busy myself with wicked deeds in company with men who work iniquity, and let me not eat of their delicacies! Psalm 141:4(ESV)

O declare me innocent from hidden faults; keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins: Let them not have dominion over me, but let me be blameless and innocent of great transgression; Psalm 19:12-13(ESV) and grant that hereby  I may prove myself blameless before you, by keeping myself from my own guilt. Psalm 18:23(ESV)

Let your word be stored up in my heart, that I might not sin against you; Psalm 119:11(ESV) and your grace be at all times sufficient for me, 2 Corinthians 12:9(ESV) ready to me, and mighty in me; and never give me up to my own heart’s lust, to walk in my own counsel. Jeremiah 7:24(ESV)

Enable me to walk carefully, not as unwise but as wise, Ephesians 5:15(ESV) so carefully, that I may cut off occasion from those who desire occasion to blaspheme that honorable name by which I am called; James 2:7(ESV) and by doing good may I put to silence the ignorance of foolish people, 1 Peter 2:15(ESV) and may I adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in everything. Titus 2:10(ESV)

Now we pray to God that we may do no evil, 2 Corinthians 13:7(KJV) but may be blameless and harmless, as children of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation. Philippians 2:15(KJV)

Turn away our eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou us in thy way. Psalm 119:37(KJV) Remove from us the way of lying, and grant us thy law graciously. Psalm 119:29(KJV)

Incline not our hearts to any evil thing, to practise wicked works with them that work iniquity; and let us not eat of their dainties. Psalm 141:4(KJV)

O cleanse us from our secret faults; keep back your servants also from presumptuous sins: Let not them have dominion over us, but let us be upright and innocent from the great transgressions; Psalm 19:12-13(KJV) and grant that hereby we may prove  ourselves upright before thee, by keeping ourselves from our own iniquity. Psalm 18:23(KJV)

Let thy word be hid in our hearts, that we may not sin against thee; Psalm 119:11(KJV) and thy grace be at all times sufficient for us, 2 Corinthians 12:9(KJV) ready to us, and mighty in us; and never give us up to our own heart’s lust, to walk in our own counsel. Jeremiah 7:24(KJV)

Enable us to walk circumspectly, not as a fool but as wise, Ephesians 5:15(KJV) so circumspectly, that we may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion to blaspheme that worthy name by which we are called; James 2:7(KJV) and with well-doing may we put to silence the ignorance of foolish men, 1 Peter 2:15(KJV) and may we adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things. Titus 2:10(KJV)

Now I pray to God that I may do no evil, 2 Corinthians 13:7(KJV) but may be blameless and harmless, as a child of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation. Philippians 2:15(KJV)

Turn away my eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way. Psalm 119:37(KJV) Remove from me the way of lying, and grant me thy law graciously. Psalm 119:29(KJV)

Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked works with them that work iniquity; and let me not eat of their dainties. Psalm 141:4(KJV)

O cleanse me from my secret faults; keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins: Let not them have dominion over me, but let me be upright and innocent from the great transgressions; Psalm 19:12-13(KJV) and grant that hereby I may prove myself upright before thee, by keeping myself from my own iniquity. Psalm 18:23(KJV)

Let thy word be hid in my heart, that I may not sin against thee; Psalm 119:11(KJV) and thy grace be at all times sufficient for me, 2 Corinthians 12:9(KJV) ready to me, and mighty in me; and never give me up to my own heart’s lust, to walk in my own counsel. Jeremiah 7:24(KJV)

Enable me to walk circumspectly, not as a fool but as wise, Ephesians 5:15(KJV) so circumspectly, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion to blaspheme that worthy name by which I am called; James 2:7(KJV) and with well-doing may I put to silence the ignorance of foolish men, 1 Peter 2:15(KJV) and may I adorn the doctrine of God my Saviour in all things. Titus 2:10(KJV)

Now we pray to God that we may do no wrong, 2 Corinthians 13:7(NASB) but may prove ourselves to be blameless and innocent,  children of God, above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation. Philippians 2:15(NASB)

Turn away our eyes from looking at vanity, and revive us in Your ways. Psalm 119:37(NASB) Remove the false way from us, and graciously grant us Your law. Psalm 119:29(NASB)

Do not incline our hearts to any evil thing, to practice deeds of wickedness with men who do iniquity; and do not let us eat of their delicacies. Psalm 141:4(NASB)

O acquit us of hidden faults; also keep back Your servants from presumptuous sins: Let them not rule over us, but let us be blameless and acquitted of great transgression; Psalm 19:12-13(NASB) and grant that hereby we may prove ourselves blameless with You, by keeping ourselves from our own iniquity. Psalm 18:23(NASB)

Let Your word be treasured in our hearts, that we may not sin against You, Psalm 119:11(NASB) and Your grace be at all times sufficient for us, 2 Corinthians 12:9(NASB) ready to us, and mighty in us; and never give us up to our own heart’s lust, to walk in our own counsels. Jeremiah 7:24(NASB)

Enable us to walk carefully, not as unwise but as wise, Ephesians 5:15(NASB) so carefully, that we may cut off opportunity from those who desire an opportunity to blaspheme that fair name by which we have been called; James 2:7(NASB) and by doing right may we silence the ignorance of foolish men, 1 Peter 2:15(NASB) and may we adorn the doctrine of God my Savior in every respect. Titus 2:10(NAS

Now I pray to God that I may do no wrong, 2 Corinthians 13:7(NASB) but may prove myself to be blameless and innocent, a child of God, above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation. Philippians 2:15(NASB)

Turn away my eyes from looking at vanity, and revive me in Your ways. Psalm 119:37(NASB) Remove the false way from me, and graciously grant me Your law. Psalm 119:29(NASB)

Do not incline my heart to any evil thing, to practice deeds of wickedness with men who do iniquity; and do not let me eat of their delicacies. Psalm 141:4(NASB)

O acquit me of hidden faults; also keep back Your servant from presumptuous sins: Let them not rule over me, but let me be blameless and acquitted of great transgression; Psalm 19:12-13(NASB) and grant that hereby I may prove myself blameless with You, by keeping myself from my own iniquity. Psalm 18:23(NASB)

Let Your word be treasured in my heart, that I may not sin against You, Psalm 119:11(NASB) and Your grace be at all times sufficient for me, 2 Corinthians 12:9(NASB) ready to me, and mighty in me; and never give me up to my own heart’s lust, to walk in my own counsels. Jeremiah 7:24(NASB)

Enable me to walk carefully, not as unwise but as wise, Ephesians 5:15(NASB) so carefully, that I may cut off opportunity from those who desire an opportunity to blaspheme that fair name by which I have been called; James 2:7(NASB) and by doing right may I silence the ignorance of foolish men, 1 Peter 2:15(NASB) and may I adorn the doctrine of God my Savior in every respect. Titus 2:10(NASB)

Now we pray to God that we may not do anything wrong, 2 Corinthians 13:7(NIV) but may become blameless and pure, as children of God, without fault in a crooked and depraved generation. Philippians 2:15(NIV)

Turn our eyes away from worthless things, and preserve our lives according to your word. Psalm 119:37(NIV) Keep us from deceitful ways, and be gracious to us through your law. Psalm 119:29(NIV)

Let not our heart be drawn to what is evil, to take part in wicked deeds with men who are evildoers; let us not eat of their delicacies. Psalm 141:4(NIV)

O forgive us our hidden faults; keep your servants also from willful sins: May they not rule over us, but let us be blameless and innocent of great transgression; Psalm 19:12-13(NIV) and grant that hereby we may prove ourselves blameless before you, by keeping ourselves from sin. Psalm 18:23(NIV)

Let us hide your word in our hearts, that we might not sin against you; Psalm 119:11(NIV) and may your grace be at all times sufficient for us, 2 Corinthians 12:9(NIV) ready to us, and mighty in us; and never give us up to our own lust, to follow the stubborn inclinations of our evil heart. Jeremiah 7:24(NIV)

Enable us to be very careful how we live – not as unwise but as wise, Ephesians 5:15(NIV) so carefully that we may cut the ground from under those who want an opportunity to slander the noble name of him to whom we belong; James 2:7(NIV) and by doing good may we silence the ignorant talk of foolish men, 1 Peter 2:15(NIV) and in every way make the teaching about God our Savior attractive. Titus 2:10(NIV)

Now I pray to God that I may not do anything wrong, 2 Corinthians 13:7(NIV) but may become blameless and pure, as a child of God, without fault in a crooked and depraved generation. Philippians 2:15(NIV)

Turn my eyes away from worthless things, and preserve my life according to your word. Psalm 119:37(NIV) Keep me from deceitful ways, and be gracious to me through your law. Psalm 119:29(NIV)

Let not my heart be drawn to what is evil, to take part in wicked deeds with men who are evildoers; let me not eat of their delicacies. Psalm 141:4(NIV)

O forgive me my hidden faults; keep your servant also from willful sins: May they not rule over me, but let me be blameless and innocent of great transgression; Psalm 19:12-13(NIV) and grant that hereby I may prove myself blameless before you, by keeping myself from sin. Psalm 18:23(NIV)

Let me hide your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you; Psalm 119:11(NIV) and may your grace be at all times sufficient for me, 2 Corinthians 12:9(NIV) ready to me, and mighty in me; and never give me up to my own lust, to follow the stubborn inclinations of my evil heart. Jeremiah 7:24(NIV)

Enable me to be very careful how I live – not as unwise but as wise, Ephesians 5:15(NIV) so carefully that I may cut the ground from under those who want an opportunity to slander the noble name of him to whom I belong; James 2:7(NIV) and by doing good may I silence the ignorant talk of foolish men, 1 Peter 2:15(NIV) and in every way make the teaching about God my Savior attractive. Titus 2:10(NIV)

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