What does the Bible say about… Fasting
The Bible says at least 5 things about Fasting
1. Fasting develops and fosters humility and repentance in a believer.
Joel 2:12
Luke 2:37
2. Fasting forces dependence on the Lord.
Esther 4:16
Ezra 8:21
Acts 14:23
3. Fasting brings about nearness to God.
Matthew 9:14-15
4. Fasting is not for the purpose of earning favor with God or favor with man.
Matthew 6:16–17
5. Fasting was a practice of Christ.
Matthew 4:1-4