Grace to You

Have you ever thought about how prone we are to put sin into categories? For instance . . . thinking that sinful thoughts aren’t as bad as sinful actions? But is sin bad only if it’s out in the open . . . only if other people can see it?

When you hear about a terrorist or some other horrible criminal . . . it’s easy to say, “I’m not as bad as that person.” But what does Scripture say about comparing your sinfulness with that of others—or for that matter, comparing your righteousness with theirs?

Angry words . . . impure thoughts . . . jealous attitudes—you’re right to say, “Guilty as charged.” We’ve all committed those types of sins. But it’s not as if you have done anything as bad as adultery or murder, right?

When someone offends you, maybe you’re able to respond with a smile and shrug . . . but what’s happening inside your head? How do you make sure your attitude is what it should be . . . and honour the Lord both on the outside and on the inside?

Have you ever thought about how prone we are to put sin into categories? For instance . . . thinking that sinful thoughts aren’t as bad as sinful actions? But is sin bad only if it’s out in the open . . . only if other people can see it?

For over five decades, GRACE TO YOU has been connecting God’s people like you with verse-by-verse Bible teaching that transforms lives and strengthens families and churches. And to help strengthen you, John MacArthur will look at what the Bible says about cultivating a rich, vibrant prayer life.

If you have workout equipment in your garage that only collects dust . . . what good is it? Well, that same principle applies to your Bible—if you don’t use it, you won’t benefit from it.

What do healthy marriages . . . good parenting . . . and, really, all successful relationships have in common? The answer: biblical communication. Well, it’s no different in your relationship with God.

If you’re like many people, you want prayer to be an important part of your life . . . but, frankly, there is a lot of room for improvement. So, join John MacArthur as he continues a study that could forever change what you put into . . . and get out of . . . your prayers.

We’ve all had those moments where we start to pray but then get distracted by some issue at work or maybe a problem at home. How do you avoid that? And how do you build a consistent habit of talking with God—a life of prayer that honors Him? John MacArthur gives you practical, biblical instruction for praying as you should . . . on the next GRACE TO YOU.

It’s said that nothing is discussed more, and practiced less, than prayer. And there certainly are times when every Christian feels he has failed to meet the biblical standard for prayer. But what exactly is that standard? And why is it so important to cultivate good prayer habits in the first place? Consider those questions with John MacArthur . . . on the next GRACE TO YOU.

If the Bible says to pray without ceasing—and that’s exactly what it says—does it also explain how to pull that off? What does it take to be consistent in your prayers even when you’re busy, discouraged, and you just don’t feel like praying? Focus on those questions with John MacArthur as he continues his study . . . Elements of True Prayer . . . on GRACE TO YOU.

Praying to God should be the delight of every Christian . . . as natural as breathing. But as every believer knows, there are seasons of life when remaining consistent in prayer isn’t easy. So how do you cultivate the type of prayer life that honors the Lord? Get answers as John MacArthur continues his study called Elements of True Prayer . . . on the next GRACE TO YOU.

When you think of prayer, what comes to mind? Brokenhearted confession . . . sobering reflection? Perhaps you simply feel guilty because you know your prayer life isn’t what it should be, but you don’t know what to do to improve it. For the practical help you need, join John MacArthur as he begins a study called . . . Elements of True Prayer . . . on the next GRACE TO YOU.