The TRUTH About Lent: Should Christians Observe It?

Is Lent a beneficial spiritual practice, or is it a man-made tradition with little biblical basis? In this episode of Wheel Truth, we take a deep dive into the history, purpose, and biblical perspective of Lent, analyzing whether Christians should participate in this tradition.

Many evangelicals have embraced Lent as a time of fasting, repentance, and spiritual discipline—but what does Scripture actually say? We’ll explore key Bible verses, Jesus’ teachings on fasting, and whether rituals like Ash Wednesday align with biblical principles.

📖 Key Scriptures Discussed:
• Matthew 6:16-18 – How Jesus instructs us to fast
• 1 Samuel 15:22 – Obedience vs. sacrifice
• Colossians 2:16-23 – Freedom from religious regulations
• 1 Peter 2:11 – Abstaining from the passions of the flesh

📺 This is an excerpt from a longer episode of Wheel Truth. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/1vsVnAV-ZRg
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Sources:
https://www.catholic.com/qa/why-do-catholics-practice-fasting-and-abstinence-during-lent
https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/lent-is-old-english-for-spring
https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/why-self-denial-is-part-of-lent
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevin-wax/evangelicals-embracing-and-rejecting-lent/
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justin-taylor/should-christians-abstain-from-lent/
https://www.gotquestions.org/Mardi-Gras-Fat-Tuesday.html
https://www.gotquestions.org/Ash-Wednesday.html
https://www.gotquestions.org/what-is-Lent.html
https://www.gotquestions.org/meat-on-Fridays.html
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