9 Things You Must Never Pray For (Pencils & Prayer Ropes)

Summary

In this episode, hosts Miloš and Bojan humorously explore the darker side of prayer, discussing prayers that are misguided or even sinful. They caution against praying for harm to others, including wishing damnation or misfortune, and instead encourage praying for salvation and repentance. The hosts also address prayers for personal gain, such as wealth or popularity, and remind viewers that God's will should always come first. The conversation is light-hearted yet thought-provoking, aiming to guide listeners towards a more spiritually aligned prayer life.

Takeaways

• 🙏 Prayer is considered an art and a means of expressing love towards God and others.
• 😄 The hosts, Miloš and Bojan, humorously acknowledge that viewers may be tuning in for entertainment rather than spiritual guidance.
• 🚂 The human tendency to veer off course is likened to being 'off the rails,' affecting the nature of our prayers.
• 📜 The script references the Bible, suggesting that God has specific guidelines for what makes a prayer pleasing to Him.
• 🎭 The hosts playfully suggest that viewers are more interested in hearing about 'other' kinds of prayers, implying those that are less orthodox or even misguided.
• 💸 The video acknowledges the importance of financial support from donors and Patreon, Ko-Fi, and SubscribeStar contributors.
• 🙅‍♂️ Prayers for harm or misfortune towards others are discouraged, aligning with the idea that such prayers are sinful and contrary to God's will.
• 🛑 A strategy to counteract negative prayers is proposed: praying the opposite of one's initial, possibly harmful, prayer.
• 🙏 The importance of praying for someone's salvation, even if they are disliked, is emphasized as a step towards love.
• 🚫 Warnings are given against praying for someone's apostasy, or spiritual downfall, instead advocating for prayers of repentance.
• 💰 The script critiques prayers for material wealth or success in sinful endeavors, suggesting that such prayers are misguided and reflect a lack of focus on spiritual priorities.
• 🙏‍♀️ The hosts encourage viewers to prioritize prayers for spiritual matters over mundane or materialistic requests.

Q & A

What is the primary purpose of prayer according to the video?

The primary purpose of prayer is to express our love towards God and our neighbor.

What is the main focus of the video episode?

The main focus is to discuss prayers that go off the rails and are not in harmony with God's will.

Why do the hosts suggest that viewers might have clicked on this episode?

They suggest that viewers might have clicked on the episode to see them criticize other people's faulty prayer life.

What are the hosts' views on the effects of ungodly prayer?

They believe ungodly prayers will not be heard by God, are sinful, and may result in the person receiving the effects of their own evil prayers.

How do the hosts feel about praying for someone's damnation?

They consider praying for someone's damnation to be evil and directly against God's will, equating it to Christian witchcraft.

What is the hosts' advice for someone tempted to pray for someone's misfortune?

They advise praying the exact opposite of what one is tempted to pray for, such as praying for someone's business to succeed instead of failing.

What does the video suggest about praying for someone's apostasy?

The video suggests that praying for someone's apostasy is essentially wishing for their spiritual death and that one should instead pray for their repentance.

What is the issue with praying for repentance or justice by proxy, according to the video?

Praying for repentance or justice by proxy is problematic because it involves praying for someone's suffering with a justification, which is still sinful.

How does the video address the issue of praying for the prosperity of sin?

The video criticizes praying for the prosperity of sin, such as praying for success in embezzlement or immoral activities, and advises stopping such prayers.

What are the hosts' thoughts on praying for money?

The hosts differentiate between simply asking for money out of greed and asking for money while vowing to spend a portion on good causes. They warn against the latter as it can be hypocritical.

What is the video's stance on praying for everyday needs?

The video suggests that praying for everyday needs is not the primary focus of prayer and that one should instead pray for the Kingdom of God.

What does the video consider as 'banal prayers'?

Banal prayers are those that are trivial or superficial, such as praying for a team to win or finding a parking spot, which the video considers to be a poor use of prayer.