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And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
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Matthew 6:5-7 • KJVThis passage from Jesus' sermon provides crucial guidance about prayer, emphasizing sincerity and humility over public display. It teaches that prayer should be genuine and intimate, focused on connecting with God rather than impressing others.