Warning vs. Hypocrisy in Fasting - Wise Community

<p>The Lord Jesus warned His disciples about hypocrisy. The warning covered giving to the needy, prayer, and fasting. He wanted His disciples to veer away from the examples of the hypocrites. Hypocrites were actors who wore masks on stage. In this context, it meant showing off piety or religiosity. To avoid being a hypocrite, the Lord did not want His followers to make a performance of their righteous acts like giving, prayer, and fasting. The Lord wanted His disciples to act secretly and not to call attention. </p><p>Our discussion will cover the third part, fasting. Fasting is about humbling the self before the merciful yet righteous God; it is coming before the throne of the gracious yet most holy. Heroes of the faith like Esther, Daniel, and Nehemiah sought God’s favor through fasting. The Lord Jesus fasted for forty days before beginning His earthly ministry</p>