Attempting to Serve Without Praying Luke 22: 46

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(And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into

temptation.)

1. There are many occurrences to come which the believer cannot presently see.

2. There are matters within the heart of the seeker which are thought to be 

        settled but really are not.

3. There are matters of service that cannot be satisfied without having the

strength of Christ presiding in the heart.

4. It is a mistake to doubt the existence of temptation.

5. It is unwise to believe one can overcome temptation without the power of

  God ruling in his heart.

6. Effective praying cannot come with the servant asleep.

7. Wise praying is to proceed the onward march for Christ.