We cannot be saved by deeds of service without faith in Christ, but our faith lacks sincerity if it doesn't reach out to others. Fasting can be beneficial spiritually and physically, but at its best fasting helps only the person doing it. God says he wants our service to go beyond our own personal growth to acts of kindness, charity, justice, and generosity. True fasting is more than what we don't eat; it is pleasing God by applying his Word to our society.
The above a footnote in our bible.
AMEN.
Sunday, March 09, 2008
commentary on Isaiah 58:6-12
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This couldn't be put any better. Romans 14:17 tells us that the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but peace, righteousness, and joy. 1 Corinthians 8:8 tells us food does not commend us to God; we're no better if we do eat nor any worse if we don't. God wants us doing for others, not ourselves. This passage out of Isaiah is reflected in the New Testament in Matthew 25, 35-40. The fast is from ourselves. That is what is pleasing to God.
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