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Fast Approvals

Like many other spiritual disciplines, fasting can, unfortunately, be a means to gain the approval of others. Jesus taught that fasting should only be something directed to and noticed by God.
Author
Travis Agnew
Lead Pastor
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Fast Approvals

Like many other spiritual disciplines, fasting can, unfortunately, be a means to gain the approval of others. Jesus taught that fasting should only be something directed to and noticed by God.
Speaker
Travis Agnew
Lead Pastor
Scripture
Matthew 6:16-18
  • Fasting is the predetermined abstaining from essential nourishment for a spiritual purpose.
  • In the Bible, fasting is often used to intensify mourning, repentance, or prayer.

Fasting Should Be Regular (6:16)

  • Jesus didn’t say “if you fast” but “when you fast.”
  • Fasting is one of many spiritual disciplines that help us focus upon God better.
  • Typically, the more affluent the group of Christians, the less likely they are to prioritize fasting.

Fasting Shouldn’t Be Advertised (6:16-17)

  • As with all spiritual disciplines, if you fast for the affirmation of others, you forfeit the approval of God.
  • We do everyone a disservice if we appear miserable as we express devotion to God.
  • Scripture encourages corporate fasts among God’s people but not for attracting attention from outsiders.

Fasting Should Be Directed Towards God (6:18)

  • Prayer doesn’t always include fasting, but fasting always includes prayer.
  • Fasting is meant to remind you of how desperately you need your Heavenly Father.
  • Fasting helps you avoid enslavement to earthly desires while pursuing devotion to heavenly desires.

Fasting Shouldn’t Be Avoided

  • Your next application of fasting should be one step further than your last attempt.
  • What if you fasted at least one meal this week to pray for one hour and reserved that money to help the hungry?

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