The world calls not eating dieting, and usually does it to lose weight or for health reasons. But some go without eating for spiritual reasons. The Bible calls this fasting. Usually a fast is for a predetermined length of time to accomplish a spiritual purpose. Consider an example from the Old Testament. Once a year the Jewish believers were required to fast: “In the seventh month, on the tenth day, you shall go without eating” (Lev. 16:29, CEV). This fast was kept on the Day of Atonement, and so
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