Bible dictionary for children
Fasting
Fasting means going without food for a period as a spiritual practice.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Fasting means going without food for a period as a spiritual practice. It is not a way to show off, and young children should not copy food restriction from a story.
Talk about it
Why does Jesus warn against doing a spiritual practice for attention?
An example from the Bible
Jesus teaches that fasting should not be performed to gain admiration. The focus is a person's relationship with God.
Read Matthew 6:16 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
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Related reading: Matthew 6:16
“Moreover when you fast, don’t be like the hypocrites, with sad faces. For they disfigure their faces that they may be seen by men to be fasting. Most certainly I tell you, they have received their reward.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
