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# What does this teach us about prayer? **Genesis 18:23-32** * Abraham questioned God about the righteousness of destroying Sodom if there were righteous people. * God responded that if 50 righteous people were found, He would spare the city. * Abraham continued negotiating for fewer righteous pe...

# What does this teach us about prayer? **Genesis 18:23-32** * Abraham questioned God about the righteousness of destroying Sodom if there were righteous people. * God responded that if 50 righteous people were found, He would spare the city. * Abraham continued negotiating for fewer righteous people, eventually concluding that even 10 righteous people would save the city. **Matthew 6:5-15** * Jesus cautions against hypocritical prayer. * He encourages private prayer to one's Father in heaven. * Jesus' model prayer emphasizes God's name, God's kingdom, God's will, daily bread, forgiveness, and protection from temptation. * Forgiveness of others is linked to receiving forgiveness from God.