Fasting
212–217
| Name and Summary | Pages |
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This chapter discusses the connection between physical passions, such as gluttony and lust, and how these vices are rooted in bodily desires. | 2 |
This chapter discusses the controversy over the proper way to observe fasting within the Christian community, contrasting those who strictly follow Old Testament and prophetic fasts with others advocating for more flexible, voluntary practices rooted in New Testament teachings. | 3 |
This chapter emphasizes that the value of fasting lies in its divine purpose of atonement, rooted in the biblical account of Adam's disobedience and subsequent punishment through hunger. | 2 |
This chapter explains that God's providence allowed a balance between permissiveness and restriction in diet to serve as a moral discipline. | 2 |
This chapter explains that the laws and disciplines of fasting were instituted by God to help people develop self-control and prepare them for more profound fasting. | 2 |
This chapter emphasizes the spiritual benefits and biblical teachings supporting fasting over feasting, highlighting how moderation in food enhances awareness of divine matters. | 3 |
This chapter emphasizes the powerful spiritual efficacy of fasting as a means of reconciliation with God, protection in times of peril, and gaining divine favor. | 3 |
This chapter illustrates the importance and significance of fasting in the Christian faith, emphasizing its role from the time of the Old Testament prophets through the ministry of Jesus and early Church figures. | 2 |
This chapter emphasizes the spiritual and historical significance of xerophagy, or abstaining from certain foods and drinks, as a means of humility, devotion, and divine communication. | 3 |
This chapter argues that the practice of conducting Stations and fasting at certain hours is rooted in both scriptural precedent and divine tradition, emphasizing that such timings hold special spiritual significance. | 4 |
This chapter emphasizes that fasting and related religious practices are rooted in both biblical tradition and divine command, defending them against accusations of novelty or emptiness. | 3 |
This chapter emphasizes the importance of fasting and spiritual discipline for Christians, contrasting true penitence with worldly indulgence and superficial piety. | 2 |
This chapter emphasizes the importance of adhering strictly to the established scriptural and traditional commandments regarding fasting, condemning any human innovations or additions. | 3 |
This chapter discusses how Christians are accused of observing Jewish seasons and ceremonies, which the author argues is inconsistent with the new creation in Christ. | 1 |
This chapter emphasizes that the biblical view of fasting and dietary practices is moderate and spiritually oriented, condemning extreme or contemptuous fasting. | 3 |
This chapter emphasizes that God values sacrifices of the soul through fasting and self-control rather than mere external rituals or offerings. | 3 |
This chapter emphasizes the importance of spiritual discipline over physical indulgence, condemning excessive eating and delighting in worldly pleasures. | 2 |