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NASB | Matthew 6:16 ¶ "Whenever you fast, do not put on a gloomy face as the hypocrites do, for they neglect their appearance so that they will be noticed by men when they are fasting. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 6:16 ¶ "And whenever you are fasting, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they put on a sad and dismal face [like actors, discoloring their faces with ashes or dirt] so that their fasting may be seen by men. I assure you and most solemnly say to you, they [already] have their reward in full. [Is 58:5] |
Bible Question:
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF IT IS A NECCESSITY FOR A CHRISTIAN TO EXERCISE THE GIFT OF FASTING? IF A PASTOR OF A CHURCH SAYS THAT HE BELIEVES IN FASTING,BUT DON'T FEEL THAT HE NEEDS TO FAST TO GET TO KNOW THE LORD OR BECOME CLOSER BECAUSE HE HAS ALREADY DONE THAT IN HIS 30-40YEARS IN RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LORD HOW WOULD YOU FEEL OR WHAT WOULD BE YOUR RESPONSE? |
Bible Answer: The following link may help you. http://www.gotquestions.org/fasting.html If he feels secure in his relationship with the Lord, he may not feel that he is in need of fasting. That's okay. Fasting is a way to focus on God and to bring you closer to Him. Our relationship with God is a personal one. Only He and I know truly what state our relationship with one another is in. If the Pastor feels he is that close to God and is comfortable in that relationship then it seems appropriate that he would see fasting as unnecessary. I feel there is always room for us to draw more near to God, but that is just me. WOS |