In this lesson, Fasting- A Neglected Discipline, Biblical fasting embraces both the outer and inner man. Involving the mind, spirit, and body. Some may object to fasting, saying, It's more important to fast from sin than food, It's unnatural to go without food or I tried it before and it didn't work. The purpose of fasting is, it helps us obtain spiritual objectives. It also turns us away from God's wrath, is an aid to prayer and an act of worship!