What is the significance of this passage?

Question

Matthew 6:9-13: After this manner, therefore, pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom comes, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

a special prayer that will get God's undivided attention
a ritual in a church service
Christ's example of how we should pray
a socially acceptable prayer

a special prayer that will get God's undivided attention
a ritual in a church service
Christ's example of how we should pray
a socially acceptable prayer

oobleck · Answer

After this manner, therefore, pray ye: what do you think?

bobpursley · Answer

I think it is meant to be an example of how we should pray. However, one section baffles me "And lead us not into temptation". I am not certain God wants us to think he leads us into temptation. Again, what do you think?

Sara · Answer

I think its great