Matthew 7:7-12

I. Prayer (7:7-8)

A. Pure motivation (Matthew 6:5-7, 8-13)
B. Without doubt (James 1:6-8)
C. Selfless (James 4:3)
D. In accordance with God’s will (1 John 5:14-15)

II. The goodness of God (7:9-11)

A. “Evil” parents (Romans 3:10, 23) take care of their children
B. Of course God, who is good, will take care of His (James 1:17)

III. The golden rule (7:12)

A. Compare with Romans 13:8-10 – It is not a matter of just avoiding the bad, but initiating the good!
B. Do not just wait to repay kindness; show kindness first! (Matthew 6:14-15; James 2:13; Romans 12:15)