Bible references: 1 Corinthians 7:3-5, Matthew 19:6, Isaiah 58:6, Hebrews 13:4, Matthew 5:28, Matthew 6:16
Many people engage in fasting and prayers. God is never against this. As a matter of fact, He is completely in support of this. In the days of old, there were times whereby God gave instructions to His people to go on a fasting. Fasting is one of the things we should observe as Christians. But where the problem lies sometimes is that people do fasting in the wrong manner at times.
Whenever we fast, it is important to know the significance of what we are doing and also ensure that we are not engaging in some acts that are prohibited as long as fasting is concerned. In Isaiah 58:6-8, we are enlightened on the manner of fasting that is required of us by God. It's not enough to just fast and pray, but to also maintain the principles that are involved in it.
Matthew 6:16 - Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
God is against those who carry out fasting hypocritically. If our fasting is unto God, then we should have no business with anyone around us. God frowns at such forms of fasting. People who engage in such should be rest assured that all they are doing are in vain. This is the reason why many don't get results after carrying out the exercise.
God is always willing to grant us our request but we should ensure to do things in accordance with God's ordinances.
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It is good that we are learning this. We should fast according to God's commandments