But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face;
But when you're fasting, put on some cologne, wash your face, and look good.
Keep your spiritual disciplines between you and God, don't make it obvious you're suffering for likes.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of Jesus, fasting was a common Jewish practice often associated with repentance, mourning, or seeking God's favor, as seen in the Old Testament and contemporary religious customs. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus addresses the hypocrisy of those who fasted publicly to gain admiration from others, disfiguring their faces to make their fasting obvious. He contrasts this by instructing his followers to fast in a way that maintains their normal appearance, ensuring their devotion remains private and directed toward God alone.
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