‏ Luke 18:1

The Unjust Judge

In this section, Jesus tells a parable to teach us to pray always and not give up. Prayer is both a privilege and a duty for God’s people. We should keep a regular habit of prayer and also pray in hard times. Jesus especially wants us to keep praying for spiritual needs, like help against temptations or for the church in times of trouble. Even when answers seem slow, we should not quit, but trust that God hears us and will help in his perfect time.

v. 1: Jesus explains at the start that this parable is about the need to always pray and never give up (men ought always to pray, and not to faint, Luke 18:1 a). He wants us to keep praying, especially when we are waiting for God to answer something important in our lives or for the help of the church. We should not get tired of praying, but keep asking God for help, because he will listen.

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