Pray without Ceasing
Jon Mahtani provides an exegetical and practical exposition of 1 Thessalonians 5:17's command to "pray without ceasing," arguing that this is a continuous rather than intermittent practice and should not be weakened through claims of hyperbole. The article defines prayer as conscious communion and mindfulness of God's presence, addressing the tension between the impossibility of perfect obedience and the non-negotiable nature of God's command to unceasing prayer.
"Pray without ceasing." I Thessalonians 5:17 The difference between the words "continuous" and "continual" is important in understanding this brief text. To do something continually, is to start and stop on a regular basis. To do something continuously, however, is to start and never stop. The inspired command to the church in Thessalonica and to the church today is not unto a continual activity that stops periodically, but unto a continuous, non-stop activity. Pray without ceasing! What a...
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