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Why do you think Jesus indicated that we shouldn’t “broadcast” when we are fasting to others?
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Being public when fasting makes us more inclined to boast about ourselves, and seek the admiration of others rather than seeking God for ourselves.
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It is a personal act between us and the Lord. It shouldn’t be a way of bringing attention to ourselves.
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Time fasted is consecrated time or time set apart for God and is not a time to be shouted out to the world.
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We shouldn’t broadcast our fasting because the praise of men will be the only reward. We want God’s reward and direction. Clean ourselves up and be private and classy about our fasts.
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When you share about your fasting, the only reward you receive is the recognition from people, not from God. Fasting, like prayer, is a personal matter between the believer and God. Showing off your fasting to others may get you praise from people, but God should be the focus, not seeking recognition from others.