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10:15). (2) Lack of friends (Pr. 14:20; 19:4, 7). (3) Lack authority in heaven and in earth (Mt. 28:18). The
of worldly esteem (Pr. 18:23). (4) Servitude (Pr. 22:7). church which seeks to fulfill Christ’s Commission labors
(5) Temptations (Pr. 30:8-9). (6) His wisdom is despised by His authority. (4) The Satanic forces are organized
(Ec. 9:15-16). The Duty to the Poor: (1) Treat the poor into spheres of authority (Ep. 2:2; 6:12; Col. 1:16), but
justly (Ex. 23:6; Le. 19:15; Ps. 82:3, 4). (2) Have all have been defeated by the blood of Christ (Ep. 1:21;
compassion on the poor (Le. 19:10; 23:22; De. 15:7-11; Col. 2:15). (5) The Gospel can deliver a man from
Job 29:16; 30:25; Pr. 14:21, 31; 17:5; 22:22; 29:7; Satan’s power unto God (Ac. 26:18; Col. 1:13). (6)
31:9, 20; Lk. 14:13; Ro. 15:26, 27; Ga. 2:10). (3) Do Whatever a man is appointed to do, he must be given
not exact usury from the poor (Ex. 22:25). (4) Do not the authority to accomplish it (Mk. 13:34).
oppress the poor (De. 24:10-15). (5) Do not Responsibility and authority go hand-in-hand. This is
discriminate against the poor in the church (Ja. 2:2-6). true for every sphere of endeavor: for the parent, for the
The Attitude of the Wicked toward the Poor: Ps. 10:2, husband, for the pastor. (7) The woman is forbidden to
8-10; 37:14; Is. 3:14-15. Poverty with Righteousness Is usurp authority over the man (1 Ti. 2:12). (8) The
Better than Riches with Wickedness: Pr. 16:8; 17:1; 19:1, husband has authority over his wife’s body, and likewise
22; 28:6. The Blessing of Caring for the Poor: Ps. 41:1-3; the wife over the husband’s body (1 Co. 7:4). (9) The
Pr. 14:21, 31; 19:17; 21:13; 22:9, 16; 28:27; 29:14. preacher is to speak the Word of God with all authority
Does God Promise that the Believer Will Not Be Poor? No. (Tit. 2:15). (10) The obedient Christian will be given
(1) Jesus was poor (2 Co. 8:9). (2) Paul experienced power over the nations (Re. 2:26). [See Bible, Child
lack (2 Co. 6:10; 11:27). (3) We are instructed to be Training, Church, Church Discipline, Devils, Diotrephes,
content in whatever state we are in (Ph. 4:11-13). (4) Gospel, Government, Great Commission, Korah, Pastor,
We do not yet possess our full inheritance; our riches Satan.]
are in heaven and we look forward to our inheritance by PRAETORIUM. Prætor’s hall (Mk. 15:16). The same
hope (Ro. 8:17-25; Ph. 3:20-21; Col. 3:1-4; 1 Pe. 1:4-9; Greek word, praitorion, is translated “common
4:12-13). (5) Those who think gain is godliness are hall” (Mt. 27:27), “hall of judgment” (Jn. 18:28,33;
condemned by God (1 Ti. 6:3-6). God’s Mercy upon the 19:9; Ac. 23:35), and “palace” (Ph. 1:13). [See Palace.]
Poor: Ps. 10:14; 14:6; 34:6; 35:10; 40:17; 69:33; 70:5; PRAISE. [See Worship.]
107:41; 140:12; Je. 20:13; 22:16. The Glorious Future of
the Poor Who Trust in Jesus Christ: Ps. 9:18; 12:5; 68:10; PRATE. To talk much and without weight, or to little
72:2-4, 12-13; 109:31; 113:7; 132:15. The Gospel Is for purpose; to be loquacious; as the vulgar express it, to
the Poor: Mt. 11:5; Lk. 4:18; 7:22; Ja. 2:5. The Poor Can run on (Webster); to speak against (Pr. 10:8, 10; 3 Jn.
Give to God: Lk. 21:2-3; 1 Co. 16:1, 2; 2 Co. 8:2. [See 10). [See Evil Speaking, Gossip, Tongue.]
Gold, Humble, Low Degree, Mean, Meek, Penury, Poor, PRAYER.To intercede with and communicate with
Pride, Sluggard.] God (Mt. 6:9-13). What Is Prayer? (Ro. 1:8-10) (1)
POWER. (1) Strength (Ps. 49:15; 65:6; 90:11; Pr. Prayer is thanksgiving and praise (Ro. 1:8). (2) Prayer is
3:27; 18:21; Ec. 8:8; Is. 40:29; Lk. 1:35; 9:43; Ac. 1:8; interceding for others (Ro. 1:9). (3) Prayer is
8:10; Ph. 3:10; He. 2:14). (2) Authority (Mt. 6:13; 9:6; conversation with God (Ro. 1:9 “my prayers” refers to
28:18; Lk. 4:6; Jn. 1:12; 17:2; 19:10; 1 Co. 9:5; 2 Ti. Paul’s intimate relationship with God as a Father and
1:7). The Greek word DUNAMIS refers to might and Friend). (4) Praying is asking; supplication (Ro. 1:10).
ability (Mt. 26:64). It is translated “mighty works” (Mt. Note that Paul did not demand things from God; he
11:20), “miracle” (Mk. 9:39), “strength” (1 Co. 15:56), requested things of God. Our requests must be
and “mightily” (Col. 1:29). It is frequently used to according to God’s will (1 Jn. 5:14-15). How Should We
describe Christ’s sign miracles. The Greek word Pray? (1) Through Jesus Christ (Ro. 1:8; Jn. 14:6;
EXOUSIA refers to authority and to the right to act (Lk. 15:16; 16:24; 1 Ti. 2:5; He. 10:19-22). (2) Regularly
7:8; 19:17; 20:2; Ac. 1:7). It is translated (Ro. 1:9; Da. 6:10). (3) Persistently (Ro. 1:9; Lk.
“authority” (Mt. 7:29; 8:9), “jurisdiction” (Lk. 23:7), 18:1-7). (4) Making mention of many petitions (Ro. 1:9;
“liberty” (1 Co. 8:9), “strength” (Re. 17:13), and “right Ep. 1:16; Ph. 1:4; Col. 1:9; 1 Th. 1:2; 2 Ti. 1:3; Phile.
to” (Re. 22:14). Sometimes “power” has both meanings, 4). (5) Submissive to God’s will (Ro. 1:10; 2 Co.
referring both to authority and strength (Ac. 26:18; Ro. 12:7-10). What Should We Pray For? (1) For civil
9:21; 17:13). government (1 Ti. 2:2). (2) For men to be saved (1 Ti.
2:3-4). (3) For Christians (Ep. 6:18). (4) For Christian
Bible Lessons about Authority. (1) Authority is derived workers (Ep. 6:19). (5) For daily needs (Mt. 6:11). (6)
from a higher power (Mt. 8:9; 21:23; Mk. 13:34; Lk. For sicknesses and other problems (2 Co. 12:7-8; Ja.
7:8; Jn. 5:27; Ac. 8:27; Re. 13:2). (2) God, of course, is 5:14). (7) For wisdom (Ja. 1:5). (8) For strength and
the exception to this, for He is the Source of all mercy (He. 4:16). (9) For all things (Ph. 4:6-7). Prayer
authority (Ac. 1:7). (3) The Lord Jesus Christ has all Changes Things (1) Example of 2 Co. 1:8-11. (2)

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