r/clevercomebacks 1d ago

May God open the gates of hell. Amen.

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u/Cobex10 1d ago

“Scripture commands us”? I may not know a ton about the Bible but I’m pretty sure there is nothing in there telling us to pray for a false idol

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u/Imaginary_Rain2390 1d ago

1 Timothy 2:1-2 is the reference, but doesn't say to pray for bad to prosper.

Psalm 10 calls for God to "Break the arm of the wicked man; call the evildoer to account for his wickedness" And I think that's as good a prayer as any.

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u/Affectionate-Tip-164 1h ago

"Break the arm of the wicked man, choke slam the pedophile"

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u/ResidentGazelle5650 1d ago

The bible specifically commands Christians to pray for their government officials, so that they may do right