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As far as the exact rules and practices of Lent, those have changed over the years. The Eastern church also restricts the use of wine, oil, and dairy products. In the West, these fasting rules have gradually been relaxed. Catholic, Orthodox, and many but not all Protestants appreciate and observe Lent.
The Bible commands a lifestyle of worship and devotion that looks considerably like Lent. Therefore, while the word is absent in the Bible, the reality of Lent is woven throughout the whole of Scripture, as we have discovered. In his Gospel Coalition article Evangelicals Embracing and Rejecting Lent , Trevin Wax gives us an important reminder regardless of whether we personally observe Lent:.
Lent — being either for or against — can become a way of climbing up on to the pedestal. Lord, Holy One, have mercy on us. We confess our sins to you. We have fallen short of your glory and without your mercy and grace, we would be dust.
We repent now. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Already subscribed?
Log in. Sign in. Is Ash Wednesday a Public Holiday? Ash Wednesday is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours. Ash is an important symbol of Ash Wednesday in many Christian churches.
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