∆ HR 3.1415x on Nostr: Post Show: Fasting for Jesus What is the purpose of fasting for Jesus? It's meant to ...
Post Show: Fasting for Jesus
What is the purpose of fasting for Jesus? It's meant to be used as a tool (a means) to grow closer to God & not an end in itself And should always be combined with prayer. The tradition of fasting is ancient & does not mean total abstinence from food.
See the story about the disciples trying to heal a boy, but couldnt in Matthew 17. "This kind does not go out except by prayer & fasting."
Quotes from historical ascetics at link:
https://www.johnsanidopoulos.com/2013/03/fasting-according-to-church-fathers.html?m=1
What is the purpose of fasting for Jesus? It's meant to be used as a tool (a means) to grow closer to God & not an end in itself And should always be combined with prayer. The tradition of fasting is ancient & does not mean total abstinence from food.
See the story about the disciples trying to heal a boy, but couldnt in Matthew 17. "This kind does not go out except by prayer & fasting."
Quotes from historical ascetics at link:
https://www.johnsanidopoulos.com/2013/03/fasting-according-to-church-fathers.html?m=1