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title: "Question 106: What do we pray for in the sixth petition? | Westminster Shorter Catechism"
description: "Westminster Shorter Catechism, question 106: What do we pray for in the sixth petition? In the sixth petition, which is, “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil,” we pray, that God would either "
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source: "https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=172"
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# Question 106: What do we pray for in the sixth petition? | Westminster Shorter Catechism

In the sixth petition, which is, “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil,” we pray, that God would either keep us from being tempted to sin, or support and deliver us when we are tempted.

Scripture proofs: Matt. 6:13; Matt. 26:41; 2 Cor. 12:7-8.

Original source: [2026 RPCNA Constitution](https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=172)

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