Afterthought
Puritan Board Senior
Is there a reason for standing during corporate prayer, sitting during the rest of the service? If it is a Scriptural reason (as opposed to an application of biblical principles to choose a culturally acceptable posture, since some posture must be taken as a circumstance of the various parts of worship), would consistency require standing during the reading of the Scriptures, since that is directly mentioned in the Scriptures?
What about for private prayer (family worship, gatherings of individuals, or a sole individual)? Are any postures allowed to be taken then, or are some postures required for whenever the prayer is done as a deliberate and concentrated act of worship? (I'm not sure of the correct way to describe such, but there seems to be a qualitative difference between quick prayers done throughout the day and the more concentrated prayers during what is usually called "private worship," "family worship," or "personal devotions.")
What about for private prayer (family worship, gatherings of individuals, or a sole individual)? Are any postures allowed to be taken then, or are some postures required for whenever the prayer is done as a deliberate and concentrated act of worship? (I'm not sure of the correct way to describe such, but there seems to be a qualitative difference between quick prayers done throughout the day and the more concentrated prayers during what is usually called "private worship," "family worship," or "personal devotions.")