Mat 6:7 | MHM | STEP | v. 7 : Jesus warns against using "vain repetitions" or meaningless words when we pray, like the pagans do. Some people think that God will listen if they just say the same thing over and over, or if their prayers are extra long. Jesus explains that prayer is not about the number of words or repeating certain phrases. God is not impressed by fancy language or lengthy prayers. He wants us to speak to him honestly and simply.

‏ Matthew 6:7

v. 7: Jesus warns against using "vain repetitions" or meaningless words when we pray, like the pagans do. Some people think that God will listen if they just say the same thing over and over, or if their prayers are extra long. Jesus explains that prayer is not about the number of words or repeating certain phrases. God is not impressed by fancy language or lengthy prayers. He wants us to speak to him honestly and simply.