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5 Tips to Fasting

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Why should we fast? What spiritual benefits are there to fasting? What are some tips to fasting? (David makes fun of Adam for one of his tips)

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“And when you fast, do not look dismal, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure  their faces that their fasting may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by men but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father whose in secret will reward you.” Matthew 6:16-18

Jesus says “when you fast” not “if you fast”. He expected us to fast. But we should not fast out of dieting or pride, but out of love of God. 

Fasting improves us spiritually in several ways (from Jimmy Akin):

  1. We express our recognition that spiritual things are more important than physical things.
  2. We learn to deny ourselves pleasures, even in spite of pain. (Increase in fortitude)
  3. We declare that we recognize the need to reform and to get closer to God.
  4. We willingly embrace the hunger fasting produces as a sign of being willing to shoulder the burdens of others (Col. 1:24 - “Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I complete what is Lacking