Jesus drew attention to the way the hypocrites prayed as an example of how not to pray. In the Gospels, particularly in Matthew 6:5-6, Jesus critiques the practice of praying in public to gain the approval of others, emphasizing the importance of sincere and humble communication with God. He encourages prayer that is private and heartfelt rather than performative and attention-seeking.
Why did Jesus draw attention to the way the hypocrites prayed?
praise them
an example of how to pray
humiliate them
an example of how not to pray
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