Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Matthew 6:16-21
by: Victoria Shephard.
It is significant that Jesus did not say, “If you fast” in this passage, but rather, “When you fast.” Our Lord himself takes fasting for granted. It is mentioned along with prayer and giving to the poor as Christian duties. So when should we fast?
Fasting should be done when necessary. It should always be joined with prayer and repentance. Fasting is a serious practice and takes time. We must make the time to seek God and his will if we are going to do this.