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title: "Question 184: For what things are we to pray? | Westminster Larger Catechism"
description: "Westminster Larger Catechism, question 184: For what things are we to pray? We are to pray for all things tending to the glory of God, the welfare of the church, our own or others’ good; but not for an"
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source: "https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=154"
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# Question 184: For what things are we to pray? | Westminster Larger Catechism

We are to pray for all things tending to the glory of God, the welfare of the church, our own or others’ good; but not for any thing that is unlawful.

Scripture proofs: Matt. 6:9; Ps. 51:18; Ps. 122:6; Matt. 7:11; Ps. 125:4; 1 John 5:14.

Original source: [2026 RPCNA Constitution](https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=154)

## Related reading

- [Question 183](https://ctkrp.org/larger-catechism/question-183-for-whom-are-we-to-pray/)
- [Question 185](https://ctkrp.org/larger-catechism/question-185-how-are-we-to-pray/)

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