''And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.'' Matthew 6:16-18 (ESV)
“This Book [is] the most valuable thing that this world affords. Here is Wisdom; this is the royal Law; these are the lively Oracles...
But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
But all things should be done decently and in order.
