I cannot say “Thy will be done” if I am disobedient to His Word. I cannot say “on earth as it is in heaven” if I will not serve Him here and now. I cannot say “give us … our daily bread” if I am dishonest or an “under-the-counter” shopper. I cannot say “forgive us our debts” if I harbor a grudge against anyone. I cannot say “lead us not into temptation” if I deliberately place myself in its path. I cannot say “deliver us from evil” if I do not put on the whole armor of God. I cannot say “Thine is the kingdom” if I do not give to the King the loyalty due Him as a faithful subject. I cannot
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