Fasting

Question 1

Attitude of fasting

Answer 1

Choice between eating and prayer…….

You choose time with God!

Question 2

In those days, I, Daniel, had been mourning for three entire weeks. I did not eat any tasty food, nor did meat or wine enter my mouth, nor did I use any ointment at all until the entire three weeks were completed.

Answer 2

Daniel 10: 2-3
In those days, I, Daniel, had been mourning for three entire weeks. I did not eat any tasty food, nor did meat or wine enter my mouth, nor did I use any ointment at all until the entire three weeks were completed.
‭‭ Daniel 10: 2-3

Question 3

The true fasting which should be recommended to all, is abstinence from every stimulating kind of food, and the proper use of wholesome, simple food, which God has provided in abundance.

Answer 3

CDF 89.
The true fasting which should be recommended to all, is abstinence from every stimulating kind of food, and the proper use of wholesome, simple food, which God has provided in abundance.
CDF 89

Question 4

For certain things, fasting and prayer are recommended and appropriate. In the hand of God they are a means of cleansing the heart and promoting a receptive frame of mind. We obtain answers to our prayers because we humble our souls before God.

Answer 4

CD 187
For certain things, fasting and prayer are recommended and appropriate. In the hand of God they are a means of cleansing the heart and promoting a receptive frame of mind. We obtain answers to our prayers because we humble our souls before God.—
CD 187

Question 5

All the fasting in the world will not take the place of simple trust in the word of God. “Ask,” He says, “and ye shall receive.” ……,but there is virtue in the blood of Christ.—CD 189

Answer 5

CD 189
All the fasting in the world will not take the place of simple trust in the word of God. “Ask,” He says, “and ye shall receive.” ……,
….but there is virtue in the blood of Christ.—
CD 189

Question 6

I think that you have erred in fasting two days. God did not require it of you. I beg of you to be cautious and eat freely good, wholesome food twice a day.

Answer 6

CDF 191
I think that you have erred in fasting two days. God did not require it of you. I beg of you to be cautious and eat freely good, wholesome food twice a day.
CD 191