Keach's Catechism · 1794

Q115. What do we pray for in the fourth petition?

In the fourth petition, which is, "Give us this day our daily bread," we pray that of God's free gift, we may receive a competent portion of the good things of this life and enjoy His blessing with them.
Answer · Keach's Catechism

Scripture proofs

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    Matthew 6:11

    Give us this day our daily bread.

    Proverbs 30:8-9

    Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the Lord? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain.

    1 Timothy 6:6-8

    But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

    1 Timothy 4:4-5

    For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.

Proof texts as given in the original; verse text from the King James Version.