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title: "Question 186: What rule hath God given for our direction in the duty of prayer? | Westminster Larger Catechism"
description: "Westminster Larger Catechism, question 186: What rule hath God given for our direction in the duty of prayer? The whole Word of God is of use to direct us in the duty of prayer; but the special rule of direction is that form of prayer "
canonical: "https://ctkrp.org/larger-catechism/question-186-what-rule-hath-god-given-for-our-direction-in/"
source: "https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=154"
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# Question 186: What rule hath God given for our direction in the duty of prayer? | Westminster Larger Catechism

The whole Word of God is of use to direct us in the duty of prayer; but the special rule of direction is that form of prayer which our Saviour Christ taught his disciples, commonly called, The Lord’s Prayer.

Scripture proofs: 1 John 5:14; Matt. 6:9-13; Luke 11:2-4.

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

## Related reading

- [Question 185](https://ctkrp.org/larger-catechism/question-185-how-are-we-to-pray/)
- [Question 187](https://ctkrp.org/larger-catechism/question-187-how-is-the-lords-prayer-to-be-used/)

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