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Matthew 7:7-12

The Pulpit Commentary on Matthew 7:7-12

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

Prayer.

From the subject of giving our Lord turns to that of asking. The text instructs us in—

I. THE NATURE OF PRAYER.

1. It is asking.

2. It is seeking.

3. It is knocking.

II. THE ENCOURAGEMENT TO PRAY.

1. In the promises of God.

2. In the character of the promises.

III. THE CONDITIONS OF PRAYER.

1. These are given in the promises.

2. They are embodied in the golden rule.

3. Apply this rule.

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