Westminster Shorter Catechism – Lord’s Day 51
Q & A 106
Q What do we pray for in the sixth petition?
A In the sixth petition, which is, And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, we pray that God would either keep us from being tempted to sin,*1 or support and deliver us when we are tempted.*2
*1 Psalm 19:13; Matthew 26:41; John 17:15.
*2 Luke 22:31-32; 1 Corinthians 10:13; 2 Corinthians 12:7-9; Hebrews 2:18.
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