The Lord's Prayer
Q43. What is the Seventh Petition?
But deliver us from evil.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
Matthew 6:13
Parent Guide
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Discussion Questions
- 1
What kinds of evil does this petition ask God to deliver us from?
- 2
Why does the catechism mention the end of our lives in this petition?
- 3
Does asking God to deliver us from evil mean nothing bad will ever happen to us?
Illustration
A lifeguard does not stop waves from coming. But when a swimmer gets pulled under, the lifeguard dives in and brings them to safety. God does not promise to remove every wave of trouble, but he promises to deliver us through it and to bring us safely home in the end.
Application
The next time something scary or painful happens, pray this petition. Ask God to protect your body, your heart, and your faith. Because Jesus has already defeated evil on the cross, you can trust that no evil gets the final word.
Read Luther’s expanded teaching
From the Large Catechism (1529)