LORD’S DAY 49
Q. 124. Which is the third petition?
A. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven;1 that is, grant that we and all men may renounce our own will,2 and without murmuring obey Thy will,3 which is only good; that so every one may attend to and perform the duties of his station and calling4 as willingly and faithfully as the angels do in heaven.5 Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven;1 that is, grant that we and all men may renounce our own will,2 and without murmuring obey Thy will,3 which is only good; that so every one may attend to and perform the duties of his station and calling4 as willingly and faithfully as the angels do in heaven.5
- Mat. 6:10.
- Mat. 16:24. Tit. 2:12.
- Luke 22:42.
- 1 Cor. 7:24. Eph. 4:1.
- Psa. 103:20.
LORD’S DAY 49
“Thy Will Be Done”
1. Which is the third petition?
“Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven”; that is, grant that we and all men may renounce our own will, and without murmuring obey Thy will. Matthew 16:24; Luke 22:42.
2. How must we distinguish the will of God?
As the will of His decree and the will of His command.
3. What is the will of God’s decree?
It is God’s eternal counsel according to which He works all things in this world. Ephesians 1:11; I Thessalonians 4:3.
4. What is the will of God’s command?
God’s law, which declares to us what we must think and will, say and do. Psalm 40:8.
5. What characterizes the will of God?
It is infinitely wise and good. Isaiah 40:12-14; Romans 12:2.
6. What is true of our own will and desires?
Often our desires arise out of our sinful natures, and are not the will of God. Romans 8:26; James 4:3.
7. Why must we renounce our will and obey God’s will?
That everyone may perform the duties of his station and calling, as willingly and faithfully as the angels do in heaven. Ephesians 4:1; Psalm 103:20.