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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 2 MIN

Does James 5:16 mean God only hears prayers of righteous people?

from Bible Questions with Andrew Farley · host Dunham+Company Podcast Network

James 5:16 says the prayers of righteous people are powerful and effective. While this is often interpreted as we need to live righteously for our prayers to be heard, the passage actually speaks to the righteousness we received as a free gift from Christ at salvation (2 Corinthians 5:21; Romans 5:17).

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