Ask.

"'Ask, and it will be given to you,'"  Matthew 7:7 (NRSV)

This passage is sometimes used by Fundamentalist Christians to imply that God will give you anything you want.

Like money, a new car, or a house.

This is manifestly untrue.

Fundamentalist Christians also say that you should not ask questions - doubt is wicked.

But I would say that the above passage from Matthew could be interpreted to mean: ask questions and answers will be given to you.

This is consistent with my experience.

So don't be afraid to ask questions in prayer.

You may just receive answers.


[Scripture quotations (marked NRSV) are taken from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A., and are used by permission.  All rights reserved.]

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