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Christian Attitudes, Part 10

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About fasting (Matthew 6:16-18)

  • There is no general command for fasting in the Old Testament or New Testament. Some specific groups were commanded to fast at particular times. Other times it was done voluntarily.

  • Keep it clean

    • Fasting is not to be done for show. God will not accept it as spiritual service if it is done for show.

    • What about fasting?

      • Self-denial with purpose – Isaiah 58:3-7

        • Isaiah warned about fasting without dedication.

        • Devotion to prayer

          • Command

          • Necessity

          • Authorization

          • Practicality

            Worry and service (Matthew 6:19-34)

            • What is prioritized? Matthew 6:19-20

            • What is exclusive? Matthew 6:24

            • Are these related?

            • Concern vs. worry:

              • Concern motivates you to address the problem. Worry only makes the problem seem worse without actually doing anything to fix it.

              • Exclusivity demonstrated by Moses – Hebrews 11:24-26

              • Choose the right priority

                • The rest will fall into place.

                • II Corinthians 9:10 – As we do good, God increases our capacity for doing good.

                  Obsess over wealth?

                  • Don’t obsess – God is in control, not us.

                    • Add a cubit?

                    • Add an hour?

                    • Necessity of money

                      • “Make” a living

                      • Share

                      • Wealth is neither evil nor virtuous

                        • Abraham – Romans 4:9-16; Genesis 13:2

                        • Daniel

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