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1 | do you need to fasten | Bible general Archive 4 | Bill Richardson | 231133 | ||
I don't think it's required to fast to make it to Heaven but it probably would be a good idea. It seems too many of us (me included), especially here in America spend too much time at the table and don't do enough "push aways." I'm hearing and seeing signs of obesity all around me, including us christians. So I'm thinking Jesus' Words sounds like pretty good advice from... Matt 6:16 “Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 17 But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, 18 so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. Fasting was a big custom in that part of the world at that time and it does serve a good purpose, helping us to focus our minds on a particular issue or difficult problem in our life. During a fast, a person would be motivated to study God's Word and pray to Him for enlightenment about that issue/problem. And the great side benefit would be the self-discipline gained instead of eating to excess. But again, I don't see any scriptures requiring this practice to get to Heaven. But I could be mistaken. Hope this helps; Go with God in all His Ways, Bill |
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2 | do you need to fasten | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 231135 | ||
Hi Bill, So you "don't think it's required to fast to make it to Heaven but it probably would be a good idea"?? What does that mean? Are you honestly implying it would probably be a good idea to fast- just to make sure you get into heaven? That would be a "works-based" salvation and not by grace through faith! Is this what you truly believe? Sounds like major guess work? It is either required or it isn't! Your lack of understanding in regards to Soteriology is quite evident. Might I strongly suggest that if you don't see any scriptures requiring this practice, it probably isn't! But either be diligent to study and know for certain before you offer half-cocked advice/answers. If you don't know, please don't guess. Guess work in regards to the doctrine of salvation (Soteriology) provides no real answer or assurance for anyone. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3 | do you need to fasten | Bible general Archive 4 | Atterbury | 231137 | ||
Hi, I can't speak for Bill but Jesus did say when you fast not if, no I don't believe it is a requirement for salvation but it is expected. And if I may suggest when you disagree with someone's answer let them know in love and not in putting the other person down, I would hate for a new Christian looking for answers to get discouraged. Thank you, Atterbury |
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4 | do you need to fasten | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 231139 | ||
Hello atterbury, I appreciate your repy. As a long-time user of the Forum, there was no put down intended to Bill, but rather a calling for an account of what he posted. I always address the poster by their screen name- which is a standard form of acknowledgment and greeting. Furthermore, I sign off quoting Eph. 4:15 as that is my hearts' intent:-) His answer had no scriptural basis and was just... a guess. As this is a public forum ALL of our posts are subject to scrutiny by others- myself included. When we register to and post on this Forum, there's an implied consent to it's Terms of Use (TOU). Specifically: To adhere to StudyBibleForum's intended purpose, please read the following before submitting a post: 1. This post is biblically based and whenever possible, I have included Bible references to support it. 2. This post is not intended as a personal attack on the authority of the Bible or on other users of this forum. 3. This post is not submitted as an effort to foster divisiveness, ill-will, dissension or other disruptions to this forum. 4. I have carefully proofread my post and believe it represents my best efforts. That being said- and I say this under due consideration- I'd rather have a "new Christian" discouraged than lead into error by a misunderstanding of a major doctrine such as Soteriology. I hope that better clarifies where I'm coming from and why I responded as I did. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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