Matthew 6:16–18: Fasting and the Meaning of Lent
Lent is not a biblical word, and Matthew 6:16–18 does not establish a season. What the passage does give is a principle: fasting belongs to the Father who sees in secret, not to an audience of people.
Lent is not a biblical word, and Matthew 6:16–18 does not establish a season. What the passage does give is a principle: fasting belongs to the Father who sees in secret, not to an audience of people.