Matthew 6:16 (NTE)
When you fast, don’t be gloomy like the play-actors. They make their faces quite unrecognizable, so that everyone can see they’re fasting. I’m telling you the truth: they have received their reward in full.
Notice what Jesus did and didn’t say. He said when you fast, not if you fast.
So, if you’re fasting this Lenten season, make sure you’re doing it for God and not show.
And if you’re not fasting now, then when? (you don’t have to tell us, it’s between you and God).
