2006-09-26 20:34:58 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
People in the Bible kneeled to pray as a sign of respect or fear. They believed they were in the presence of GOD, King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Kneeling shows reverence and honour, it also shows submission. This is important, because God needs to be treated in this respect. He IS GOD and deserves all reverence, honour, glory and submission.
2006-09-26 20:38:49 · answer #1 · answered by km 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You do not have to kneel to pray. The only thing in the bible that is even remotely similar is when Jesus tells us to pray in private. He is basically saying, don't pray having the motive to appear as a good person by having others see you as you pray. You can pray anytime, anywhere and anyhow. Remember what James says, you must believe that you will receive what you pray for.
2006-09-27 03:41:54 · answer #2 · answered by Proverbs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
kneeling shows humiliation. you kneel before someone who is clearly superior to you. lying face down is even more humiliating.
in the time of the bible these postures were reserved for kings and gods.
Modern day Jews do not kneel in prayer.
2006-09-27 03:43:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can't kneel, sit or stand because you are disabled, then lay down. But if you can put your knees down, that show s you are healthy and you should thank God for that. Preferably in private so that you will be only with your God. Give honor to whom honor is due
2006-09-27 03:45:22 · answer #4 · answered by good-for-all 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not necessary that we need to kneel always. In Bible we see many postures of prayer which includes kneeling, standing, sleeping, with lifted hands and walking.
2006-09-27 03:37:32 · answer #5 · answered by IndianLight 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not important. It can be a posture of humility before God.
According to the Bible, the best place to pray is in private, a closet.
Pray how you feel most spiritually connected to God.
2006-09-27 03:37:58 · answer #6 · answered by Cookie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like to kneel, show respect to God, humble ourselves. But we should pray all the time, when we walk, talk, work etc.
God bless!!
2006-09-27 03:52:06 · answer #7 · answered by Sky_blue 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when you pray on your knees it is A action of reverence for Him and respect and knowledge of just how great and powerful our God is! AMEN to that!!
2006-09-27 03:39:01 · answer #8 · answered by April A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a gesture of humility and respect.
Try it.
2006-09-27 03:38:37 · answer #9 · answered by Gestalt 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋