Matthew 6:16–18; Ezekiel 33:31–32; Proverbs 29:25

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Matthew 6:16–18

Fasting

16 And twhen you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. uTruly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 17 But when you fast, vanoint your head and wash your face, 18 that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. wAnd your Father who sees in secret will reward you.


Ezekiel 33:31–32

31 xAnd they come to you as people come, and they sit before you as my people, and they hear what you say but they will not do it; for ywith lustful talk in their mouths they act; their heart is set on their gain. 32 And behold, you are to them like one who sings lustful songs with a beautiful voice and zplays1 well on an instrument, for athey hear what you say, but they will not do it.


Proverbs 29:25

25  iThe fear of man lays a snare,

but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.