When fasting, which reward will it be?
Published May 23rd, 2017; Updated May 26th, 2017
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The appointed fulfillment of fasting can only be reached when it is done in secret just unto the Father.
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Matthew 6:16-18
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“ a Whenever you fast,
do not put on a gloomy face as the hypocrites do,
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for they 1 neglect their appearance
so that they will be noticed by men
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when they are fasting.
b Truly I say to you,
they have their reward in full.
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But you, when you fast,
a anoint your head
and wash your face
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so that your fasting will not be noticed by men,
but by your Father who is in secret;
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and your a Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.
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Matthew 6:16-18
A. Common Practice
“Whenever you fast,
do not put on a gloomy face as the hypocrites do,
for they neglect their appearance
so that they will be noticed by men
when they are fasting.
B. Reward
Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full.
A'. Kingdom Piety
But you, when you fast,
anoint your head
and wash your face
so that your fasting will not be noticed by men,
but by your Father who is in secret;
B'. Reward
and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.
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