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FASTING
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Crossroads Full Gospel
International Ministries
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CONTENTS
FASTING...................................................................................1
FASTING IN SCRIPTURE..................................................2
SPIRITUAL BENEFITS OF FASTING...............................5
SOME GUIDELINES FOR FASTING...............................11
PHYSICAL BENEFITS OF FASTING..............................14
SOME WARNINGS CONCERNING FASTING...............15
FASTING
Fasting is an often misunderstood and neglected subject within
the Christian community.
While many religious cultures use fasting
as part of their ritual, for the Christian, fasting is primarily a tool
which can be used to aid us in our Christian walk.
It is not to become
a ritual.
In this study we will look into the principles of fasting from
a practical viewpoint, the benefits of fasting, both spiritual and
physical, and the proper usage of this practice within the framework
of the Christian faith-walk.
Let us be clear from the beginning that fasting in itself will not
give us victory over sin and the powers of darkness.
It is, however, a
scriptural directive, and if done correctly will bless the Believer.
Fasting, as directed by the Holy Spirit, can help Christians become
more sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s leading.
This is the absolute
foundation of the practice of fasting, as, of course, Christians have a
proper focus and pray accordingly.
Indeed many “spiritualists” fast
so as to become more sensitive to evil spirits.
So the principle works
across the spirit realm for good and for evil.
Furthermore, let us state that nowhere in the New Testament did
Jesus institute any kind of fast.
In other words, fasting was not
established as a command or ordinance, unlike tithing, communion
and water baptism.
The Apostle Paul fasted, but never told the
Church specifically to fast.
“. .
.Let us be clear from the beginning
that fasting in itself will not give us
victory over sin and the powers of
darkness.
It is, however, a scriptural
directive, and if done correctly will bless
the Believer. .
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So what is the moral of the story?
It is this: in all things,
including fasting, we are to be led by the Spirit.
At the very least we
are to ask God before we fast if it is right for us to do so.
This will
prevent the Christian using fasting as a means of trying to gain
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favour with God or trying to “manipulate” Him into acting on their
behalf.
If employed for these purposes, fasting becomes a religious
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