4 Bible Verses about Why Prayer Is Unanswered

you would not obtain it, because you wickedly request to have your passions gratified.

now 'tis certain, that God does not countenance impostors: but regards him only that is religious, and executes his commands.

but let him be fully persuaded of the lawfulness of what he asks: for he that is diffident about that, is like the waves that fluctuate with the wind. such a man must not expect any answer from the Lord.

the Pharisee in a standing posture pray'd thus by himself, O God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men, a robber, a cheat, an adulterer, or like that Publican. I fast twice a week, and I pay the tythe of all I possess.