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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: I just came off of a fast today, and I can tell you nothing will bring you closer to God than prayer and fasting. Fasting is a good way to find out God's will in a certain situation. If you want to know God's Heart, offer up to Him the sacrifice of prayer and fasting and see how much closer you come to God than you ever thought possible. Janae |