5 Bible Verses

Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.
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Matthew 6:16-18KJV
Jesus teaches about the proper heart attitude during fasting. The focus should be on spiritual connection with God, not on outward appearance or seeking human praise.
Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke? Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?
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Isaiah 58:6-7KJV
God emphasizes that true fasting is not just about abstaining from food, but about showing compassion, addressing injustice, and caring for those in need.
Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered.
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Luke 4:2KJV
This verse describes Jesus' own fasting experience, demonstrating that fasting can be a spiritual discipline of preparation, self-discipline, and reliance on God.
As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
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Acts 13:2-3KJV
This passage shows fasting as a spiritual practice connected to seeking God's guidance, making important decisions, and commissioning ministry work.
Therefore also now, saith the Lord, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning:
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Joel 2:12KJV
The prophet Joel calls people to return to God with sincere hearts, using fasting as a demonstration of genuine repentance and spiritual renewal.

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