Paul’s ministry focus is primarily on faith in Christ, the gospel, and living by the Spirit. Fasting is not a central theme in his teachings. The only time Paul mentions fasting is in these 3-verses, 1Cor 7:5; 2Cor 6:5; 2Cor 11:27.
The last 2 verses are not actual fasting, but to do with his sufferings for the sake of the gospel, not by his choice, but due to circumstance. The first scripture is about fasting, but we must understand that he wrote to a Corinthian church that was as much Jewish as it was Gentile. Thus, the advice here is applicable, but more to the Jews who practiced fasting as per the Mosaic laws.
Thus, if you choose to fast, or not, do it with conviction, Rom.14:5. It's really between you and God, Rom 14:22-23. Fasting will not twist God's arm. It will not get you any closer to God than you are already in Christ. If you have reason to fast, obey that working and do it with conviction and sincerity, else sit back, enjoy your food, and praise God for his many blessings.
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