Fasting for God, Not for People: Matthew 6:16–18
Jesus assumes his followers will fast, but he strips the practice of self-display. The purpose of fasting in Matthew 6:16–18 is to be seen by the Father who is in secret, not by people.
Jesus assumes his followers will fast, but he strips the practice of self-display. The purpose of fasting in Matthew 6:16–18 is to be seen by the Father who is in secret, not by people.