Mormonism: Fasting
Mormonism teaches fasting to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Fasting is going without eating food or drink at one's own will. Mormonism teaches that fasting is done in order to develop spiritual strength. When we deny ourselves physical gratification of eating, our spirit must provide needed strength to sustain us. It's like exercise for our spirits.
There are frequent references to fasting in the latter end of the Old Testament and throughout the New Testament. Mormonism possesses additional scriptures containing more references to fasting. True believers in God fast for spiritual strength. People fasted for reasons of sorrow, repentance, religious ceremonies, and personal sacrifice before God.
Today, Church members are to fast once a month on the first Sunday of each month. Mormons fast for personal reasons of healing, comfort, spiritual guidance, and other blessings. When our physical body is weak, we can be more sensitive to things of the spirit; therefore, Church services include the sharing of testimonies of God on the first Sunday of each month. We can strengthen each other by sharing this wonderful spirit along with beautiful truths of God.
Mormonism teaches that when a person fasts they are not to show their sacrifice to those around them... like in a martyrdom fashion. Instead, keep the fasting to oneself as it is a form of worship to God -- personal between the faster and God. Also, one is encouraged to more fervently study the scriptures during a fast, and to pray more. Again, while fasting, a person's spirit is more effective to understand, experience, and receive things of the Spirit of God. Fasting, along with prayer and scripture study brings us closer to God.
A Prophet's Testimony of Jesus Christ
Learn More about Mormonism and Fasting Practices:
Q&A about Mormonism: www.mormontopics.org
Mormons and their Beliefs: www.mormon.org
Search "Fasting" at the Official Church web site: www.lds.org
Your own Free Book of Mormon: www.mormon.org/free-book-of-mormon
Chat live about Mormonism and Fasting: www.mormon.org/chat
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