Dieting vs. Fasting
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Several months ago, a reliable source recommended a book on fasting. Send article as PDF
Jesus expects His disciples to fast (Mark 2:18-20). He does not want them to fast to be seen of men (Matthew 6:16). He does desire that they fast only to be seen of God (Matthew 6:17-18). Send article as PDF
The first half of Matthew six describes the righteous in action—they serve others; they pray; they fast (vv. 1-18). In verses 16-18, Jesus says, “Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces…