Evening: Psalm 103; Mark 2:18-22
Fast, Give, Pray. These are recommended spiritual disciplines, but ... Why fast? Why give? Why pray? Jesus says his Way is like a new piece of cloth sewn into an old garment, or like new wine in old wineskins. His Way tears apart meaningless rituals and breaks down and replaces old, tired practices. Rigid spiritual attitudes and disciplines make people sanctimonious; people forget why they do what they do - be it fasting, giving or prayer. Jesus wants our inner life to be in tune with our public life. Why fast, give or pray if you do not know why?
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