The fast is actually to stay away from food, but WHILE we stay away from food, we need to pray for people who are in bondage yo set them free, and we are to donate clothes and food and if we have space in our house, we should take in a homeless person.
This is what you are to do during fasting..... from food...... instead of the verse right before. This is so clear.. yet everyone uses this to defend fasting from TV, internet, phones, social media, and other stupid stuff we shouldn't be doing in the first place. We should be helping others. Instead of worrying about our prayers not answered the way we want.
Good explanation. Liked the title "Current Events Ancient Truths". The passage was based on fasting of food as one form of worship. Fasting need not be done in isolation of other ways of worshiping. Injustice and all needs of the poor ought to be addressed together when fasting and God will reward the worshiper. Jesus Christ parable of the sheep and goats is the best example of the form worship expected of believers.
I asked the Lord for clarification. He told me to include verse 3-5. Now I understand. He is saying, My people designate A DAY as a singular event to fast. But what is true fasting?: A time you think you can get right with the Lord and Getting right with the LORD must be a LIFESTYLE. Literally DENY yourself DAILY and follow HIM. Matt 16:24 And it DOES include food. Saying fasting has NOTHING to do with food is INCORRECT. Food is just one aspect of a fast. Taking up the cross daily is a serious thing but that scripture is what HE meant. Helping the oppressed is included.
so does this mean fasting is NOT abstaining from food at all but doing good works to help mankind? So your interpretation is that you can eat a big steak dinner but as long as you are helping the oppressed it is STILL a fast? That makes NO sense. A FAST is an actual ABSTAINING from food. Those are good deeds NOT a fast.
People need to take heed to scripture and what the lord Jesus christ is speaking to mankind.
The fast is actually to stay away from food, but WHILE we stay away from food, we need to pray for people who are in bondage yo set them free, and we are to donate clothes and food and if we have space in our house, we should take in a homeless person.
Love it this thank u May GOD BLESS YOU MY BROTHER AND EVERYONE ELSE IN JESUS CHRIST AMEN
This is what you are to do during fasting..... from food...... instead of the verse right before. This is so clear.. yet everyone uses this to defend fasting from TV, internet, phones, social media, and other stupid stuff we shouldn't be doing in the first place. We should be helping others. Instead of worrying about our prayers not answered the way we want.
Good explanation. Liked the title "Current Events Ancient Truths". The passage was based on fasting of food as one form of worship. Fasting need not be done in isolation of other ways of worshiping. Injustice and all needs of the poor ought to be addressed together when fasting and God will reward the worshiper. Jesus Christ parable of the sheep and goats is the best example of the form worship expected of believers.
Amen....beautiful message of truth
I asked the Lord for clarification. He told me to include verse 3-5. Now I understand. He is saying, My people designate A DAY as a singular event to fast. But what is true fasting?: A time you think you can get right with the Lord and Getting right with the LORD must be a LIFESTYLE. Literally DENY yourself DAILY and follow HIM. Matt 16:24 And it DOES include food. Saying fasting has NOTHING to do with food is INCORRECT. Food is just one aspect of a fast. Taking up the cross daily is a serious thing but that scripture is what HE meant. Helping the oppressed is included.
What's one injustice that draws your attention? How could you take a step towards doing what's just and right today? See also Matthew 5:6.
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Who is the pastor/teacher. Where is this church. Love his method of teaching.
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so does this mean fasting is NOT abstaining from food at all but doing good works to help mankind? So your interpretation is that you can eat a big steak dinner but as long as you are helping the oppressed it is STILL a fast? That makes NO sense. A FAST is an actual ABSTAINING from food. Those are good deeds NOT a fast.