Tobit recommends fasting and prayer

Published on Updated on
| |

Tobit was a righteous Jewish man. He is faithful to the requirements of the Law and refuses to worship idols. He recommends fasting and prayer.

 

 

BIBLE VERSE

 

Tobit 12:8. Prayer and fasting are good, but better than either is almsgiving accompanied by righteousness. (NAB translation)

 

DISCUSSION

 

Good is prayer with fasting. Even though righteousness and almsgiving are better, fasting and prayer are also good.

This verse does not prohit fasting, nor does it look down upon it.

 

CAUTION

Fasting is only for those who are medically capable. Check with your health care provider. Experts say you need to be under the supervision of a doctor during the time of a fast.

 

SEE ALSO

Bible Verses about Fasting. To fast is to abstain from eating. And possibly drinking. Or to follow a restricted diet. It is a wonderful companion during special times in our lives.

 

Unless otherwise noted, all Bible quotations on this page are from the World English Bible and the World Messianic Edition. These translations have no copyright restrictions. They are in the Public Domain.