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The Motive of Worship
The commentaries unanimously highlight God's piercing question: "Did you fast unto me?" God challenges the people's motives, revealing that their religious rituals were self-centered—done out of pride, tradition, or a desire to alleviate their own suffering, rather than for God's glory. This serves as a timeless reminder for believers to examine the heart behind their own worship, prayer, and service.
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Zechariah
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Albert Barnes
On Zechariah 7:5
18th Century
Theologian
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Charles Ellicott
On Zechariah 7:4–7
19th Century
Bishop
The people () are rebuked for the hypocritical, or merely formal, nature of their fasts. The prophet does not, even further on, give any direct ans…
Charles Spurgeon
On Zechariah 7:4–5
19th Century
Preacher
There is the point. You can fast to self. You can fast to your own pride. If we have no thought of honouring God in our fasting, there is nothing i…
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John Calvin
On Zechariah 7:4–9
16th Century
Theologian
Here the Prophet tells us that he was sent to the people and to the priests, not so much to teach the messengers who came from distant lands, as to…
John Gill
On Zechariah 7:5
17th Century
Pastor
Speak unto all the people of the land
Of Judea, who had sent these men on this errand, and whom they represented, an…
Matthew Henry
On Zechariah 7:1–7
17th Century
Minister
If we truly desire to know the will of God in doubtful matters, we must not only consult his word and ministers, but also seek his direction throug…