Catechesis

Westminster Shorter Catechism

Question 106

What do we pray for in the sixth petition?

Scripture

  1. Matthew 26:41 [1]
    Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” (ESV)
  2. Psalm 19:13 [1]
    Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me! Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression. (ESV)
  3. 1 Corinthians 10:13 [2]
    No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. (ESV)
  4. Psalm 51:10 [2]
    Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. (ESV)
  5. Psalm 51:12 [2]
    Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit. (ESV)