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Fasting serves as a form of repentance and self-denial, pushing individuals to detach from worldly pleasures and focus on their spiritual lives. The author cites Scripture passages that illustrate this connection, reinforcing that fasting can be an expression of true contrition for sin and devotion to God.
Throughout the Bible, Jesus emphasizes how fasting should be approached: it must be done with humility and sincerity, away from public display, emphasizing inner intention over outward appearances.