JW’s in the Awake of March 2011 how is John the Baptist seen in reference to this?
Under the heading;-
Can Self-Inflicted Pain Help You Get Closer to God?
"MOST people recoil at the idea of selfinflicted pain. Yet, worshippers who have tormented their bodies with such practicesas self-flagellation, extreme fasting, and wearing coarse hair shirts that irritate their skin have been celebrated as examples for the God-fearing....."
John the Baptist's food and clothing could be considered by some as applicable with your statements above.
Do you believe John wore and ate what he did for that reason?
Under the heading;-
Can Self-Inflicted Pain Help You Get Closer to God?
"MOST people recoil at the idea of selfinflicted pain. Yet, worshippers who have tormented their bodies with such practicesas self-flagellation, extreme fasting, and wearing coarse hair shirts that irritate their skin have been celebrated as examples for the God-fearing....."
John the Baptist's food and clothing could be considered by some as applicable with your statements above.
Do you believe John wore and ate what he did for that reason?