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Re: Why Do Christians Fast? by gentlegenius(m): 1:39pm On Sep 10, 2017 |
Olabenjamen22:Sometimes, even a fool can be considered wise if he keeps his mouth shut. I only asked a question, I wasn't declaring a contest so how dare you talk about loosing? If I loose then who wins? Since you are wise, WHY didn't you make your own wise contribution to the topic instead of attacking the Op. I created this thread because there's something I was looking for and to some extent, I've gotten it. So if you can't comment on other peoples thread, keep quiet. If you can't keep quiet, create your own thread and say whatever you like. |
Re: Why Do Christians Fast? by gentlegenius(m): 1:49pm On Sep 10, 2017 |
bishopjoe02:You can doubt my religious status till tomorrow, who cares? Whether I am a Christian or not will depend on how you define 'Christian'. Though I agree with you that prayer involves all what you mentioned but When he talked about praying for hours, he didn't mean to include all that. |
Re: Why Do Christians Fast? by Olabenjamen22(m): 1:55pm On Sep 10, 2017 |
gentlegenius:Lol, we are not fighting here bro. 1. You said you ask a question, fine people answer your question but you are going against there answer as if you have a specific answer to your question and all other answer is wrong, and after you hand have been cut short you change your question by refraining your statement which are contradicting to each other. 2. This is a social platform and today is Sunday. You should have make your trend base on another motive instead of you focusing on religion issue. 3. I told you to change your nick name because all the genius have come across always ask question so that they can learn, not to start an argument. Peace. |
Re: Why Do Christians Fast? by gentlegenius(m): 2:13pm On Sep 10, 2017 |
bishopjoe02:When I asked "Why do Christians fast", I was asking about the public gathering of Christian group in a church to pray on an empty stomach which is contrary to what Jesus taught us in Matthew 6. But from the responses I'm getting so far, it's obvious that no one understand my context. So there's no need to continue this argument. I'll start reading my Bible as you said but make sure you also read yours. |
Re: Why Do Christians Fast? by zyzxx(m): 2:18pm On Sep 10, 2017 |
gentlegenius:A christain who avoid fasting is blind to spiritual activities which is dangerous |
Re: Why Do Christians Fast? by gentlegenius(m): 2:27pm On Sep 10, 2017 |
Olabenjamen22:To be very frank with you, a lot of people here including you are misrepresenting my question. When I asked "Why do Christians fast", I was asking about the public gathering of Christian groups in a church to pray on an empty stomach which is contrary to what Jesus taught us in Matthew6. But people keep telling me how Jesus and other people fasted in the Bible as if I was condemning fasting. From the responses I'm getting so far, it's obvious that many don't understand my context. So there's no need to continue this argument. I think I should tell you that I loose and you win, if that will satisfy you and bring an end to this fruitless argument. |
Re: Why Do Christians Fast? by Niflheim(m): 3:04pm On Sep 10, 2017 |
I used to be a christian!!! I remember one day when I went to the MFM headquarters by UNILAG second gate, and I heard an MFM Bible teacher ask his students the following question!!! MFM TEACHER: Why do we fast? STUDENTS: Because of.........../Because of................../Because of.................... MFM TEACHER: You are all wrong!!! WE FAST TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF SHIT IN THE TOILET!!! |
Re: Why Do Christians Fast? by chuks013: 3:17pm On Sep 10, 2017 |
gentlegenius: I HOPE NO B MI U DEY ASK OO..CUS I DON ASK DAT SAME QUESTION TIRE.... |
Re: Why Do Christians Fast? by sugarwiz(f): 3:36pm On Sep 10, 2017 |
gentlegenius:Dude u have issues. That's a stupid question to ask as a Christian. Yes u must do everything Jesus did if you are truly a follower of Christ. Christian means christlike |
Re: Why Do Christians Fast? by Nobody: 4:02pm On Sep 10, 2017 |
gentlegenius:Read Isaiah 58 with proper interpretation you will see the benefits. I believe you are one of those half baked seminarian who reads the bible like a novel without spiritual indepth. Have you read about how the disciples were unable to heal the boy a woman brought to them until Jesus told them that the deliverance require fasting. Meanwhile, I'm not Mr Perfect as you tag me |
Re: Why Do Christians Fast? by edemsimeon: 4:11pm On Sep 10, 2017 |
WHO SAID THAT YOU FAST? FASTING IS FOR THOSE WHO KNOW ITS BENEFITS. |
Re: Why Do Christians Fast? by gentlegenius(m): 4:30pm On Sep 10, 2017 |
Batam:Oh... I thought you were the Perfect one since you tag me the ignoramus one. I know there are benefits of fasting in that passage but why are you talking about the benefits when you know that the kind of fasting God wants in that chapter is not what people are doing today? Do you think the benefits of fasting stated in that chapter is for those who observe the fasting of praying on empty stomach? If so, then you are the one that needs to read that portion again with spiritual indepth as a full baked seminarian that you are. |
Re: Why Do Christians Fast? by gentlegenius(m): 4:36pm On Sep 10, 2017 |
sugarwiz:Thanks for this advice, that I should do everything Jesus did as a true follower. So what about the transfiguration? Should I also do that? What about raising a dead man from the grave? Have you tried doing that since you were born? Pls advice me more because I'm beginning to love your sound advice. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Why Do Christians Fast? by Nobody: 5:53pm On Sep 10, 2017 |
gentlegenius:Define your kinds of fasting |
Re: Why Do Christians Fast? by gentlegenius(m): 6:19pm On Sep 10, 2017 |
Batam:“Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? 7 Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter— when you see the naked, to clothe them, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? (Isaiah 58:6-7). |
Re: Why Do Christians Fast? by charlsecy(m): 7:48pm On Sep 10, 2017 |
Ololanla:I think you can. |
Re: Why Do Christians Fast? by winternationals(m): 11:03am On Sep 11, 2017 |
Merryglad: mark 9 vs 29 and Mathew 17 vs 21 |
Re: Why Do Christians Fast? by olowobaba10: 11:04am On Sep 11, 2017 |
AND DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT ? opius: |
Re: Why Do Christians Fast? by GodsMopol: 11:42am On Sep 11, 2017 |
Isaiah 58 |
Re: Why Do Christians Fast? by Merryglad(f): 12:55pm On Sep 11, 2017 |
winternationals:thanks you sir, i forgot where i saw it but i knew i had studied that scripture |
Re: Why Do Christians Fast? by sugarwiz(f): 2:07pm On Sep 11, 2017 |
gentlegenius:Not everyone has the healing gift. You can never perform miracles sef not with ur believes. Why don't u better still act like d devil. |
Re: Why Do Christians Fast? by Nobody: 6:09pm On Sep 11, 2017 |
gentlegenius:The fasting you are referring to is the worldly ones like Lent or Ramadan which people participate to show off but if you look closely @ that verse 6 you will understand the need for you to engage in fasting & prayers. |
Re: Why Do Christians Fast? by Kobojunkie: 8:40pm On Apr 17 |
gentlegenius:The only reason you Christians fast— starve yourselves of food — pretending you do so in the name of a God who made clear almost 2700 years ago that He does not need your starvation-diets is that you have all sold your abilities to reason to the religion men and women whom you have installed over yourselves as gods, authors, and finishers of your faiths. These rules to starve yourselves of food using the name of God come directly from these men to you and you bow to them in obedience — blindness— of the Kind that Jesus Christ made clear is against Him. |
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