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The Privilege of Prayer
Commentators highlight that effective prayer is a direct result and blessing of being reconciled with God. This access to God is described as a privilege far more valuable than any worldly wealth or honor. Scholars note that prayer should be directed to God alone, relying on His mercy, not our own merit.
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Job
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Albert Barnes
On Job 22:27
18th Century
Theologian
Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him - God would then hear him, for he would be righteous. This was one of the blessings which would…
John Gill
On Job 22:27
17th Century
Pastor
You shall make your prayer unto him
To God, and him only; for not a creature, angels, or men, are to be prayed to; a…
Matthew Henry
On Job 22:21–30
17th Century
Minister
The answer of Eliphaz wrongly implied that Job had previously not known God, and that prosperity in this life would follow his sincere conversion. …