For an overseer, as God's steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain, but hospitable ... Titus 1:7-9 (ESV)
And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me...
James conveys the idea that only when we submit to God will the devil "flee from you" as we are then committed to God ...
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself...
