Matthew 6:7

​Matthew 6:7 NIV

And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words.​

​Bible Vocab

​Word	​Meaning
​babble	​talk a lot
​pagan	​someone who doesn't believe in God

What It Means

​Don't be like the pagans.

When you pray, don't keep talking and talking meaningless things like the people who don't believe in God. Just because you say a lot in your prayers doesn't mean God will hear you. Pray from your heart and in truth, and God will listen.

Multiple Choice

When I pray, I talk a lot and think God will hear me. Who am I?

• a pagan

• a pager

• a fool

• a human

Multiple Choice

What SHOULD you do when you pray?

• talk a lot

• pray from your heart and in truth

• talk a little bit

• chat with God like you would with your best friend

Memorize + Explain

​Matthew 6:7 NIV

And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words.​