Quotes about Abstention

Throughout the days of his separation to the LORD, he must not go near a dead body.

Nor have we built houses in which to live, and we have not owned any vineyards or fields or crops.

Now for the matters you wrote about: It is good to abstain from sexual relations.

I spent years studying the teachings of Patanjali, and he reminded us several thousand years ago that when we are steadfast - which means that we never slip in our abstention of thoughts of harm directed toward others - then all living creatures cease to feel enmity in our presence.

To be "defiled" by empire is to be robbed of a distinct identity that permits freedom against dominant culture. "Fasting" as alert abstention may be the order of the day that will make the asking of prayers more serious and compelling.