Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For your is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. There is in old Arabic fable the story of a great rock that was a great magnet, drawing ships, so that they were dashed into splinters on it. If I have been magnetized by a certain sin, I would not be led near the loadstone that might draw me into destruction by its malignant potency. If I carry in me the gunpowder of some slumbering badness, I would not be led where sparks are flying. If I am "Little Faith" bearing precious jewels, I would not be led through "Dead Man's Lane," where robbers lurk. If I am short-sighted, I would not be led into "the land of pits." If I am timid and fear " the power of the dog," I would not be led near his chain, but far as may be beyond the reach of his spring. (Dr. Stanford.) Parallel Verses KJV: And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. |
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