Adapted from Whit Sasser

It would be wonderful if the entire congregation would say “Amen” at the conclusion of every prayer. It’s fine for the speaker to say “Amen” first (Romans 15:33; 16:27), but the hearers are urged by the Scriptures to say “Amen” if they agree with what has been said, and if they wish to appropriate what was said to themselves. And the Bible encourages all the people to say “Amen” (Deuteronomy 27:9-26; Numbers 5:22; 1 Chronicles 16:36; Psalm 106:48).

“Amens” need not be limited to prayers (Galatians 1:5; 6:18). Saying “Amen” lends approval and expresses endorsement of what’s been said. If we’re to speak as the oracles of God (1 Peter 4:11), then “Amen” is in order for statements made, especially those about the glory of God (Jude 25).

In heaven they say “Amen” a lot (Revelation 5:14; 7:11-12; 22:20-21). Therefore, we should want to agree with God vocally. It reminds me of confession of sin and confession of faith in Christ, both of which God wants brought from our hearts to our lips, and both are said to be matters of salvation. Likewise, He seems to also want us to say “Amen”.

I know decency and order has to be maintained so that we don’t have so loud or so many “Amens” that there’s a disruption to the speaker or the audience, but “Amen” we must — to please God. You may wish to say it quietly, but I urge you to say “Amen” (Psalm 106:48).