Scripture Post #45: *FASTING*

Matthew 6:
16 Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 
17 But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; 
18 That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly. 

Note: Jesus is speaking here. 

When you fast it's supposed to be unto the Lord, not people. Jesus said: "…Anoint thine head, and wash thy face…" Which basically means: when you fast, don't be lookin' all ashy; put some vaseline or somethin' on. 

In your fasting, don't appear to be. 

Published: Saturday 10-27-12