Jul 3, 2007 · By its very nature, fasting seems to suggest that something is wrong. Eating is a normal part of human existence, so abstaining from eating ...

Apr 4, 2020 · When fasting, we must focus on God alone and not others. He is the purpose of our fast—to seek his face in a special way. As we do this, God ...

Jan 1, 2001 · Jesus practiced fasting when He was tempted by Satan (Matt. 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-4). During these tumultuous 40 days of loneliness, ...

Jul 12, 2007 · David refuses to eat food until evening when he heard of the death of Abner. 2 Sam 12:16-23. individual. David fasts and weeps seven days during ...

Jul 5, 2007 · Fasting was never a sign of righteousness in itself, but humble, righteous people may indeed fast in any age. And so the early followers of ...

Fasting might be partial, i.e. abstinence from certain kinds of food, or total, i.e. abstinence from all food as well as from washing, anointing, sleeping. It ...

Nov 6, 2018 · Jesus fasted in order to train for spiritual battle. The Lord directed that while believers are fasting they should make decisions and take ...

Feb 2, 2009 · In Scripture we see several purposes for fasting. It's part of the discipline of self-control; it's a way of sharing that we depend on God ...

It is a private matter solely between the Christians and God. Fasting is a choice not a command. No one has any authority from God to drag any Christian by the ...

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