The Protection of Prayer

"Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one." This Sunday's message is entitled, "The Protection of Prayer" as we look at the last phrase found in the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:13. This prayer has a negative request - lead us not into temptation, and a positive request - deliver us from the evil one. These statements bring to our attention several thoughts. First of all, no one is above falling. No one is above yielding to temptation in its multiple forms. Secondly, we need to know how to pray for spiritual protection for ourselves. This Sunday, we'll look at two actions we must take in order to have victory over temptation.