PB Devotional

Martin Luther said that religion is the default mode of the human heart. He knew that we are constantly tempted to rely on what we do for God, instead of relying what he has done for us in Christ.  This is why Paul said,

“You have died with Christ, and he has set you free from the spiritual powers of this world. So why do you keep on following the rules of the world, such as, “Don’t handle! Don’t taste! Don’t touch!”? Such rules are mere human teachings about things that deteriorate as we use them. These rules may seem wise because they require strong devotion, pious self-denial, and severe bodily discipline. But they provide no help in conquering a person’s evil desires.”
‭‭Colossians‬ ‭2:20-23‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Without focusing on the grace of God, all fasting is just self-made religious tradition aimed at making us feel righteous because of something we do. But it doesn't have to be that way. We must remember that fasting does not make us more righteous than those who do not fast. True fasting increases faith and faith produces power. That’s the difference.

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