Often, Satan doesn't deceive through obvious evil. Rather, he twists the truth. Some asceticism is good, yet I have taken this spiritual discipline to an unhealthy and even demonic extreme.
Satan uses asceticism; the practice is found in many false religions. Perhaps he uses asceticism to weaken people and subsequently gain strongholds. The Pharisees fasted twice per week, yet didn't impress God....They turned ascetic rules into religion, which God never intended. Jesus warned about asceticism, and He wasn't an ascetic.
Eating started to seem sinful and indulgent, a weakness of the flesh. However, God created us to eat; that's how the body functions! He even created a wonderful variety of foods to enjoy -- and joy isn't a sin.
Food isn't an enemy; food is medicine.
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