Scripture Blog

This weblog is my personal online scripture journal. I try to read the scriptures each morning as I exercise on my cross-trainer. It has a great impact on my life and my testimony of the Savior and his restored church. The journal is really for my own benefit but I have set it up as a web log in hopes to benefit anyone else that may be interested. "For he that diligently seeketh shall find; and the mysteries of God shall be unfolded unto them, by the power of the Holy Ghost..." 1 Nephi 10:19

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Isaiah 58

As the Israel complains that they are not receiving blessings from their fasts, the Lord explains -

"Wherefore have we fasted, say they, and thou seest not? wherefore have we afflicted our soul, and thou takest no knowledge? Behold, in the day of your fast ye find pleasure, and exact all your labours.
4 Behold, ye fast for strife and debate, and to smite with the fist of wickedness: ye shall not fast as ye do this day, to make your voice to be heard on high."  (Isaiah 58:3–4)

Obviously, the purpose of their fast was improper as was their actions for -

"Is it such a fast that I have chosen?"  (Isaiah 58:5)

Isaiah then outlines the purpose of the fast and the way it is to be done including fast offerings.

posted by Jason | 9:58 AM