Ethical Dimensions of the Lord's Prayer: Hallowed Be Thy Name

Rightly know­ing God (in order to glorify Him as God) is the first component of hallow­ing His Name. There is a second compo­nent, according to the Heidelberg Catechism: "...further also, that we may so order and direct our whole life, thoughts, words, and actions, that Thy Name may not be blasphemed but honored and praised on our account.

The Lord's Prayer (Part 1): Our Father

This is the first article in a seven part series on the Lord's Prayer. The Lord's Prayer can be used as a model for our prayer. Most important in prayer is our attitude toward God. Here we are encouraged to approach God as our Father in heaven. At the same time, we are reminded that His Name is glorious and deserves to be honoured through our lives (the first petition).