Fasting and Spiritual Health
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When to Fast
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 Do’s and Don’ts of Fasting
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…
“Understanding Righteousness”
The just (or righteous) live by obedient faith in God; therefore, the righteous have numerous unique and distinguishing characteristics and blessings—a wise mouth that is a well of life (Proverbs 10:11, 31), a tongue like choice silver (Proverbs 10:20), deliverance from trouble and…
When Humans Say “Amen”
When spoken by sincere human lips, the word “amen” has the meaning of “so let it be!” When used properly, it is an indication of approval, confirmation, and support for something spoken or done. Regardless of whether the statement is a curse upon…
When God Says “Amen”
The word “amen” has been spoken by human tongues since the days of Moses. It can be found in the Hebrew, Greek, and English languages. It is a word in God’s vocabulary also. Send article as PDF
Amen
Though most of us have heard the word “amen” used since we were “knee high to a grasshopper”, it is quite likely we are not familiar with the following facts about this word: Send article as PDF
For Thine is the Glory Forever
The model prayer of Jesus in Matthew 6:9-13 has three basic components—Invocation (the reverent recognition of God’s pre-eminence, power, and sovereignty in verses 9 and 10), Petition (the humble entreaty of God for one’s most essential spiritual needs in verses 11 through 13),…
For Thine is the Kingdom and the Power
The model prayer of Jesus in Matthew 6:9-13 has three basic components—Invocation (the reverent recognition of God’s pre-eminence, power, and sovereignty in verses 9 and 10), Petition (the humble entreaty of God for one’s most essential spiritual needs in verses…
Lead Us Not into Temptation
When it comes to Christian living there are two basic mindsets people have chosen. The first wants to know: “How much can I be like the ungodly and still go to heaven?” The second asks: “How much more can I be like Jesus?”…