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Matthew 6:16-18

Listen to Matthew 6:16-18

Fasting

16 “And 1when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. 2Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
17 But when you fast, 3anoint your head and wash your face,
18 that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. 4And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

Matthew 6:16-18 Study Resources

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What is Fasting Part 1
What is Fasting Part 1
Jeff Johnson

Food is treasured in this nation of ours.   Not only do we insist on our food prepared just right, but we look at the presentation, and we want it fast and easy. To ask us to give it up would be quite a sacrifice... wouldn’t it?  Here on Sound Doctrine, we give attention to the practice of fasting - denying our physical appetite to concentrate on our spiritual appetite.  In the sixth chapter of Matthew, pastor Jeff Johnson has been dealing with three basic disciplines of the believer. Today we’ll set out to answer what is fasting?

Cross References 4

  • 1. 6:16 Isa. 58:5
  • 2. 6:16 ver. 2, 5
  • 3. 6:17 Ruth 3:3; 2 Sam. 12:20
  • 4. 6:18 ver. 4, 6
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®) © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved. ESV Text Edition: 2025

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