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Note: this was first posted June 12, 2015 www.ministryaiandi.com

and is for the whole Body of Christ in leadership

LORD, WHY HAVE WE FASTED

YOU HAVE NOT SEEN?

“Relationship Respect Fast”

An Isaiah 58 Perspective “RELATIONSHIPS” Part 1
Part 2 (following) Christian Narcissism

“Lord, why have we fasted and You have not seen?”Isaiah 58

This article Part 1 and perhaps Part 2… should be viewed as His reply.

Said in Light of the Harvest:

Right now, in too many “fellowships’ (which use Christ’ Name to advertise!) one now must “pre-qualify” to be “accepted” in that kind of high falutin “talented and gifted” and most certainly Famous Face Following well styled Beloved”

Bible verse: “The anointing flows from the Head?? “…*
*not all who appear to LOOK like on of these ARE like this, as it depends on the ministry Culture, Doctrine, Character and evidently the Ministry’s Subculture TOP Priorities) (NOTE THIS POINT PLEASE)

Before we start HOW DOES THIS NO NAME, NOT FAMOUS ” SHE: GET TO SAY THIS? Simply read the link above (in 2026 it makes 50 years of Holy Spirit, divine appointment (only), never any hidden secret agenda.. embedded USA ministry Study)

2007 TD Word for the Body Of Christ 2007 “the friendly fellowships ” (Paul’s escape clause from Fellowshipping with the Saints of this ilk)From Such Turn Away Character Warning Paul 2 Timothy 3:1-8 ,I Timothy 6:5 Deluxe DFW
2013 Another Word: “It’s a Buyers Market” (meaning the Sellers best MINISTRY “JESUS” GENUINELY….RESPECT and VALUE…ALL SORTS, ALL STYLES,COLORS, GENDERS, AGES..”OUTER COURT LOOKS” OF HUMAN PERSONS,..means to self humble, self introspect and start to win and LOVE ON, and woo the Buyers) (a real estate analogy)

NOTE: TD “CROSS BODY UNITY and “EORR “Equal Opportunity REAL RESPECT for the Office of Every Human Made in God’s Image ” was born there…as the result of THIS.

Isaiah 58 Fast vs. Respecter of Persons

Isaiah 58 Fast	Respecter of Persons
“Draw out thy soul to the hungry…” (v.10)	Ignores or sidelines the poor and unconnected
“Break every yoke” (v.6)	Adds emotional or social yokes through exclusion
“Hide not thyself from thine own flesh” (v.7)	Divides fellowship into in-crowd and outsiders
“Then shall thy light break forth…” (v.8)	Blocks revival by operating in religious prejudice

Apostle Taveau asks Chat GPT AI:

Can we view Isaiah 58 as a relationship fast rather than only food?

ChatGPT AI replies

Yes — Isaiah 58 can absolutely be viewed as a “relationship fast” rather than primarily about food. In fact, in context, the Lord rebukes Israel for outward fasting (food, sackcloth, ritual), while neglecting justice, mercy, and right relationships. He defines the “fast He has chosen” as:

loosing bands of wickedness
undoing heavy burdens
letting the oppressed go free
sharing bread with the hungry
bringing the poor into your house
covering the naked
not hiding from your own flesh (family/community)

* Summary: It is a fast from selfishness, oppression, and relational injustice — and a call to relational repair and active compassion. You could rightly call it a “relationship fast.”

Taveau says
Please teach this Isaiah 58 fast perspective historically, in light of the Torah and apply it ot First Church and now.

ChatGPT AI responds:

1. Historical / Torah Background of Fasting

In the Torah, fasting (Hebrew: tsom) usually meant humbling oneself before God, often connected with mourning, repentance, or seeking God’s favor (Leviticus 16:29–31 — Day of Atonement; see also Joel 2:12).
The ritual fasts could easily become empty ritual if not matched by just living:

“Is it such a fast that I have chosen? a day for a man to afflict his soul?…”
(Isaiah 58:5 KJV)
Torah commands justice and mercy repeatedly:

“Thou shalt not oppress an hired servant that is poor and needy…
(Deuteronomy 24:14–15 KJV)

“Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor…”
(Deuteronomy 15:11 KJV)
Prophets often called out hypocrisy — fasting but neglecting justice:
“To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD… Wash you, make you clean… seek judgment, relieve the oppressed…”
(Isaiah 1:11–17 KJV)

Summary: In the Law and Prophets, fasting was never meant to be just about food, but about humbling the heart and aligning relationships with God and neighbor (Leviticus 19:18, “thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself”).

2. Isaiah 58 — The “Relationship Fast” Defined

Here is how Isaiah 58 defines God’s chosen fast:

+ Loose the bands of wickedness — stop unjust systems/oppression
+ Undo heavy burdens — relieve unjust economic/social burdens
+ Let the oppressed go free — freedom, dignity restored
+ Deal thy bread to the hungry — practical compassion
+ Bring the poor into thy house — radical hospitality
+ Cover the naked — meet basic human needs
+ Not hide from thine own flesh — family/community restoration

Relational in every way — it’s a fast from SELFISHNESS and INDIVIDUALISM.

3. How Jesus / First Church Applied This

Jesus strongly applies Isaiah 58 principles in His ministry:

“Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith…”
(Matthew 23:23 KJV)
Luke 4:18-19 — Jesus quotes Isaiah 61 (connected to Isaiah 58):

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me… to preach deliverance to the captives… to set at liberty them that are bruised.”
Early Church practiced radical relationships:

“And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.”
(Acts 2:45 KJV)
Paul teaches relational love over ritual:

“Though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor… and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.”
(1 Corinthians 13:3 KJV)“Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.”
(Galatians 6:2 KJV)

4. Application Today

Modern “fasting” is often inward, focused on food or personal spirituality.
Isaiah 58 calls us to fast from relational sins:
- control, bitterness, withholding forgiveness
- indifference to injustice or poverty
- pride and self-exaltation in ministry/fellowship
It calls us to a fast toward active reconciliation, compassion, and mercy.

Scriptural Application Today:

+ Matthew 5:23-24 — make peace with your brother before worship
+ James 1:27 — pure religion: visit the fatherless and widows
+ Romans 12:9-18 — love sincerely; overcome evil with good

Summary

Old Covenant (Torah/Prophets)	First Church (New Covenant)	Today
Fasting as humility before God + justice to others (Lev. 16, Isa. 58)	Jesus fulfills it: justice, mercy, love — outward relationships matter (Matt. 23:23, Luke 4)	“Relationship fast”: Fast from self, from injustice, from broken relationships. Pursue mercy, justice, healing.

Isaiah Fast and the 7 Spirits of God

Taveau asks ChatGPT

How does Isaiah 58 connects to the Seven Spirits of God. (this is the foretelling ‘sign” of the Book of Acts in Jesus, Messiah..be filled with Holy Spirit power )

ChatGPT responds
First: The Seven Spirits of God (Isaiah 11:2 KJV)

“And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding,
the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;”

Sevenfold aspects:
1. Spirit of the Lord
2. Spirit of wisdom
3. Spirit of understanding
4. Spirit of counsel
5. Spirit of might
6. Spirit of knowledge
7. Spirit of the fear of the Lord

POINT: How Isaiah 58 Embodies These

Seven Spirit	Isaiah 58 Connection
1. Spirit of the Lord	The whole chapter is God’s voice calling Israel to true fast — the Lord initiating transformation (“Cry aloud, spare not…” v.1)
2. Spirit of Wisdom	True fast is wise living — not empty ritual but practical relational wisdom (v.6-7)
3. Spirit of Understanding	Understanding the heart of God — not food rituals but justice and mercy (v.3-5 rebuke vs. v.6-7 teaching)
4. Spirit of Counsel	Counsel toward right action: loose bands, undo burdens, care for poor — practical guidance (v.6-7)
5. Spirit of Might	Requires spiritual courage & might to break systems of oppression and live unselfishly (v.6 “Let the oppressed go free”)
6. Spirit of Knowledge	Knowing what pleases God: mercy > sacrifice — Hos. 6:6; Isa. 58 teaches this clearly
7. Spirit of the Fear of the Lord	The whole call is based on honoring God truly — a reverent life that reflects His compassion (v.13-14, Sabbath connected to honoring God in relationships)

POINT: Choosing Actions and Choices

These are practical things God says to DO — not just food fasting — but a fast of selfishness, oppression, and neglect of others.

POINT: RELATIONSHIP FAST — ACTIONS & CHOICES (Isaiah 58)

1. Loose bands of wickedness
→ Stop controlling, manipulating, oppressing people
→ Release others from false judgments or labels

2. Undo heavy burdens
→ Lift unfair expectations off others
→ Remove legalism, spiritual abuse, family pressures, false guilt

3. Let the oppressed go free
→ Advocate for the mistreated
→ Stop any part you play in someone’s bondage (personal or systemic)

4. Break every yoke
→ Help people out of cycles of poverty, fear, or shame
→ Don’t tolerate oppression in church, family, or society

5. Deal bread to the hungry
→ Meet real needs: food, support, encouragement
→ Action, not just prayer — faith works by love (Gal 5:6)

6. Bring the poor into your house
→ Radical hospitality: open life, not closed cliques
→ Invite relationship, not charity-only distance

7. Cover the naked
→ Dignify the exposed, the vulnerable
→ Protect reputation, provide materially if needed

8. Don’t hide from your own flesh
→ Don’t ignore your family or those close to you in need
→ Face strained relationships with grace and truth
→ Repair family/community ties, not run away from them

Additional Attitudes in the Fast (v.9-10):

+ Stop pointing the finger → Don’t accuse, blame, scapegoat others
+ Stop speaking vanity → No gossip, false flattery, empty talk
+ Draw out your soul to the hungry → Give of your heart, not just money
+ Satisfy the afflicted soul → Comfort the weary; build others up

Summary (Simple List):

In the relationship fast, you:

Stop control & oppression
Lift burdens off others
Free the bound
Help break cycles of bondage
Feed the hungry
Welcome and befriend the poor
Protect the vulnerable
Heal broken family/community ties
Stop blame, accusation, gossip
Give sacrificially with genuine love
Comfort and strengthen the weary

MAIN POINT: You fast from SELFISHNESS and CRUELTY — and you feast on COMPASSION and JUSTICE.

Taveau’ asks Chat GPT AI

Please show

1. The promised blessings .

2. Jesus and Paul modeling this in the First Church.

3. How can we take part in Isaiah 58 relationship fast in the Church today?

ChatGPT AI replies

1. Promised Blessings (Isaiah 58 KJV)

If you do the relationship fast, here’s what God promises (vv. 8–14):

Personal Blessings:

+ Thy light shall break forth as the morning
→ Clarity, spiritual renewal

+ Thine health shall spring forth speedily
→ Healing — physical, emotional, relational

+ Thy righteousness shall go before thee
→ God will make your path straight and clean

+ The glory of the Lord shall be thy rereward
→ God will guard and protect you

+ Thou shalt call, and the Lord shall answer
→ Answered prayer

+ Thy light shall rise in obscurity
→ Influence and favor even from hidden places

+ Thy darkness be as the noonday
→ Even hard times will shine with God’s presence

+ The Lord shall guide thee continually
→ Constant guidance

+ Satisfy thy soul in drought
→ Deep soul satisfaction even in dry seasons

+ Make fat thy bones
→ Strength, vitality

+ Thou shalt be like a watered garden
→ Overflowing life that blesses others

+ Thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations
→ Impact generations after you

+ Thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in
→ God will use you for relational/community restoration

2. Jesus and Paul Modeling the Isaiah 58 Relationship Fast

Jesus:

* Loosed bands of wickedness:
“Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.” (John 8:11) — to the woman caught in adultery

* Undid heavy burdens:
“Come unto me… my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (Matt. 11:28–30)

* Let oppressed go free:
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me… to set at liberty them that are bruised.” (Luke 4:18)

* Fed the hungry:
Fed 5,000; fed 4,000 (Matt. 14 & 15)

* Covered the naked:
*”Clothed” many in forgiveness and dignity; met practical needs (Matt. 25:36)

* Restored family & community ties:
“Behold thy mother!” (John 19:27) — restoring family from the cross

* Stopped blame & vanity speech:
“Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” (Luke 23:34)

Paul:

** Loosed burdens:
“We were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children.” (1 Thess. 2:7)

** Advocated for the oppressed:
Appealed for Onesimus, a runaway slave, to be received as a brother (Philemon 1:10–17)

** Taught giving to the poor:
“Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.” (Gal. 2:10)

** Taught radical unity (repairer of breach):
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, bond nor free, male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.” (Gal. 3:28)

** Did not hide from his own flesh:
“Great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart… for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh.” (Rom. 9:2–3)

3. How WE Can Take Part in Isaiah 58 Relationship Fast Today

1. Stop church cliques — welcome outsiders, lonely, hurting
2. Help relieve others’ practical burdens — not just pray, show up
3. Feed the hungry — local food banks, support ministries, personal giving
4. Hospitality — open your home or time to others (safe, wise hospitality)
5. Restore broken relationships — forgive, make peace when possible (Matt. 5:23–24)
6. Stop gossip and finger pointing — foster a culture of edification
7. Advocate for the oppressed — stand against injustice in and out of church
8. Give sacrificially — time, attention, resources
9. Live out the Beatitudes — mercy, purity, peacemaking (Matt. 5)
10. Teach this fast — help others see fasting is more than food — it is love in action!

Closing Summary:
++ The Isaiah 58 Relationship Fast is how the Spirit-filled Church should look.
++ Jesus and Paul modeled it.
++ If we embrace it today — we will see healing, restoration, unity, answered prayer, and God’s glory.

(Reprise) THE MAIN PART

Isaiah 58 and the Church: Fasting from Ambition, Control, and Bias to Live the Relationship Fast

Many Christians are driven by ambition and zeal for ministry—and that’s good! But when ambition turns into haste, control, rudeness, or bias, it harms the body of Christ.

Isaiah 58 reveals a deeper kind of fasting God desires—not just food fasting, but a relationship fast from selfishness, oppression, and neglect. This fast offers the perfect blueprint for addressing toxic ambition and controlling attitudes in the church today

What Is the Isaiah 58 Relationship Fast?

Isaiah 58 calls believers to fast from harmful actions and attitudes, and instead to practice:

Loosing the bands of wickedness (stop controlling/manipulating)
Undoing heavy burdens (lifting unfair pressures)
Letting the oppressed go free (advocating for the hurting)
Feeding the hungry and welcoming the poor (meeting needs with love)
Covering the naked (protecting and dignifying the vulnerable)
Not hiding from your own flesh (restoring broken family and church relationships)

God says this fast will bring healing, guidance, answered prayer, and restoration (Isaiah 58:8-14)

Main Point for Right Now:
How Ambition and Control Harm the Church

Unchecked ambition often leads to:

Haste: Acting without patience or prayer
Control: Micromanaging others or demanding submission harshly
Rudeness: Speaking harshly or dismissively
Bias: Favoring some types of people or ministries unfairly
Selfishness: Using ministry for personal gain, status, or power

These behaviors break the very bonds Isaiah 58 says we should loosen, and they place heavy burdens on God’s people.

POINT: Isaiah 58’s Remedy for Church Toxicity

1. Stop Controlling and Manipulating

“Loose the bands of wickedness” — God calls us to release control and allow freedom in the Spirit (Isaiah 58:6).

2. Lift Burdens with Compassion

Undo legalism, judgment, and harsh expectations that weigh people down (Isaiah 58:6).

3. Care for the Vulnerable

Feed the hungry, welcome the poor, and cover the naked—practical acts of love break down bias and exclusion (Isaiah 58:7).

4. Restore Broken Relationships

Don’t hide from family or church conflicts; seek peace and restoration (Isaiah 58:7).

5. Speak Truth in Love, Not Harshness

Stop gossip, accusation, and empty speech (Isaiah 58:9).

Major Ministry Point: Biblical Attitudes to Replace Toxic Ambition

Humility (Philippians 2:3)
Gentleness in leadership (1 Peter 5:3)
Patience and love (1 Corinthians 13:4)
Avoid favoritism (James 2:1)

Jesus and Paul modeled these attitudes, showing servant leadership and unconditional love in action.

Key : How to Live the Isaiah 58 Relationship Fast in Your Church Today

Practice humility and patience in leadership and relationships
Encourage hospitality and radical inclusion
Help carry each other’s burdens practically, not just in prayer
Create safe spaces for dialogue and healing
Stop gossip and finger-pointing; build up with love
Advocate for justice and fairness within the church community

Key: Fasting from Selfishness to Feast on God’s Blessings

The Isaiah 58 relationship fast calls us to fast from ambition that harms, and feast on love that heals. This fast brings light, healing, answered prayer, and restoration (Isaiah 58:8-14).

Let’s commit to humbling ourselves, loving sacrificially, and serving faithfully — just as Jesus and Paul taught and lived.

Good Point: How to Pray For and Cultivate the 7 Spirits of God in Your Church Life

To live the Isaiah 58 relationship fast fully, we must invite God’s 7 Spirits to shape our hearts and actions daily. Here’s how you and your church can cultivate these sevenfold gifts practically:

1. Pray for the Spirit of the Lord — God’s Presence and Authority

Ask God to fill you with His presence, leading every decision and ministry.
Pray for boldness to act with His authority to break chains of injustice and oppression.
“Lord, fill us with Your presence and power to live as Your people.”

2. Pray for the Spirit of Wisdom — Godly Discernment

Seek God’s wisdom to discern between selfish ambition and God-honoring zeal.
Ask for guidance in treating others fairly and lovingly.
“Father, grant us wisdom to walk rightly in all relationships.”

3. Pray for the Spirit of Understanding — Deep Insight

Ask God to open your heart to understand others’ struggles and perspectives.
Pray for grace to respond with compassion, not judgment.
“Lord, help us truly understand and love one another.”

4. Pray for the Spirit of Counsel — Guidance in Decisions

Invite the Spirit to guide your leadership and church community in humility and peace.
Pray for clear counsel when facing conflict or tough choices.
“Guide us, Lord, with Your perfect counsel.”

5. Pray for the Spirit of Might — Strength to Overcome

Request strength to resist pride, control, and bias in yourself and your church.
Ask for power to stand firm in love and justice, even when it’s difficult.
“Strengthen us, Father, to walk humbly and serve faithfully.”

6. Pray for the Spirit of Knowledge — Knowing God’s Truth

Seek deeper knowledge of God’s Word and His heart for justice and mercy.
Pray for revelation to see how to live out Isaiah 58 in daily life.
“Teach us, Lord, Your ways and truth.”

7. Pray for the Spirit of the Fear of the Lord — Reverence and Humility

Ask God to cultivate reverence that guards against pride and harshness.
Pray for a humble heart that submits to God’s authority above all else.
“Fill us with awe and reverence for You, so we walk in humility.”

Practical Steps to Cultivate the 7 Spirits Together

Church Prayer Meetings: Focus corporate prayer on inviting the 7 Spirits to lead and empower your community.
Scripture Meditation: Regularly study Isaiah 58 and Isaiah 11:2 to align hearts with God’s Spirit and mission.
Accountability Groups: Encourage members to hold one another accountable in humility, love, and service.
Leadership Training: Teach servant leadership modeled by Jesus and Paul, empowered by the Spirit.
Acts of Service: Put the fast into practice by feeding the hungry, welcoming the poor, and restoring relationships.

Final Thought

The fullness of the 7 Spirits of God is not just theological — it’s deeply practical and transformative. It enables the Church to truly fast from selfish ambition and feast on justice, mercy, humility, and love.

This is how we reflect Christ’s heart and fulfill the powerful call of Isaiah 58 in our generation.

TD’s Big Point : Ambitious Celebrity with your massive, busy crowds..you need to be fully AWARE!* It creates “wannabeism” “people pleasing” and “and often elite staff of hierarchal, high horse spiritual divining sharp shooters” (indifferent, deep scanning, and respecting of ONLY a few qualifying “types’ (age, gender, race, slim, vibe, money)..as the non celebrity, walk in every day Expat, Stranger, Alien, Angel Awares… NO RESPECT) only want those who fit in the high quality Stable of Potential Elite)***

*** BAAAAAAAAD!

Aside: “Speaking of the modern day Christian worship cults, usually submissionist turf guarders, and indeed NARCISSISM..keep watch of the PART 2 of this series)

Key Terms That Violate the Isaiah 58 Fast in Church Culture

1. Marginalizing

Definition: To push someone to the edges of a group, ignoring or minimizing their worth, voice, or contribution.
Isaiah 58 Relevance: “…bring the poor that are cast out to thy house…” (v.7)
Application: Marginalizing others violates God’s call to restore and include.

2. Objectifying

Definition: Viewing someone only for what they can offer (beauty, talent, money, work) rather than as a full person made in God’s image.
Spiritual Impact: This dehumanizes, reduces people to “use” rather than honoring them.
Example: Treating single women as ministry assistants or “decoration,” not as peers or called leaders.

3. Indifference

Definition: A spirit of apathy toward another’s pain, story, or needs.
Biblical Contrast: Jesus “was moved with compassion.” (Matt. 9:36)
Isaiah 58 Relevance: “…draw out thy soul to the hungry… satisfy the afflicted soul.” (v.10)

4. Jealousy and Envy

Definition: Jealousy fears losing what one has; envy resents what others have.
James 3:16 (KJV): “For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.”
Ministry Example: Envy of someone else’s calling or gift produces sabotage, not unity.

5. Rivalry / Competition

Definition: Striving for prominence at the expense of others in ministry.
Galatians 5:26: “Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.”
Isaiah 58 Contrast: God calls us to loose burdens, not heap more through ego games

6. “Keeping Up With the Joneses”

Definition: Worldly comparison rooted in appearances, materialism, or reputation.
Spiritual Problem: Breeds discontent, dishonors the uniqueness of God’s call on each life.
Romans 12:2: “Be not conformed to this world…”

7. Pet Persons / Favorites

Definition: Leaders who always choose the same people for visibility, roles, or closeness.
James 2:1-9 strongly rebukes this: “…Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?”
Isaiah 58 Contrast: Fasting from favoritism by welcoming the overlooked.

8. Cliques / Clans

Definition: Exclusive social circles that leave others out, often rooted in race, class, looks, or church status.
Isaiah 58 Application: This violates the command to include the “outcast” (v.7).

9. Pride / Class Systems

Definition: Viewing oneself or one’s group as spiritually, socially, or financially superior.
Psalm 138:6: “Though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly…”
Isaiah 58 Application: Class pride contradicts the call to humility and justice.

10. Pecking Order

Definition: Unspoken rankings — who gets noticed, honored, invited.
Luke 14:10: “Go and sit down in the lowest room…”
**Jesus teaches Kingdom order is upside down from the world’s system.

11. In-Crowd vs. Out-Crowd

Definition: A culture where only certain types are embraced: popular, charismatic, or conforming.
Isaiah 58 Application: The fast is to break yokes of exclusion — not reinforce them.

12. Spirit of Typecasting

Definition: Reducing people to stereotypes based on gender, age, race, marital status, or past.
Examples:

“Boys Club (mean Christian Levitical Patriarchy, L Matriarchy in modern ministry) *disrespectful, UNHOLY in some places “a (usually) spirit filled unholy charismatic witch watching meat market” Reasoning? Eve was deceived so ALL women are too, guillable, easy marks, witches” ALL women are less“
Plus, I, we were mentored this way. ” She’s just another woman” plus if the. “she is divorced” ” she must “lookin’ for it, needy” “easy prey” “out looking for one OUR men”…Plus all the lone women, single moms, visitors..they’re either our property, our slave or our concubine Reason? They’re weak willed, easy prey and prone to seduce our men, have baggage (DFW learned) I Samuel Ministry Levitical Patriarchy, The Eli Boys Club in opportunist ministry”
“He, she, they don’t fit OUR culture.”
“They’re too poor” “I heard rumors that they come from the wrong side of town.”
They’re not as trim as we demand here”” Not as fashionable attired as we demand” “Not hip enough” Another “non- preferred” stereotype”
Isaiah 58 Fast: Challenges us to see people as God sees — with full value.

13. The “Church Political Spirit”

Definition: Prioritizing image, alliances, and control over truth and relationship.
Isaiah 58 Rebuke: “Ye fast for strife and debate… to smite with the fist of wickedness.” (v.4)

Summary: These Dynamics Break Fellowship and Defile God’s House

The Isaiah 58 fast is not merely about doing good deeds — it’s about dismantling systems, attitudes, and inner mindsets that create barriers between people. Many of these cultural sins are tolerated in fellowships that look good on the outside but crush spirits on the inside.

More Fellowship Behaviors That Violate the Isaiah 58 Fast

14. The “Boys Club” in Christian Ministry

Definition: A male-dominated leadership culture where authority, opportunity, and voice are reserved for a tight inner circle of men — often excluding women, laypersons, or even other men who don’t conform.
Isaiah 58 Violation: It hides from “thine own flesh” (v.7), creating cliques and classism.
Jesus’ Model: Christ welcomed women into discipleship (Luke 10:39), corrected men who excluded them (John 4, Luke 7:44–48), and rebuked pride among the Twelve (Luke 22:24–27).

15. The “Girls Club” in Ministry

Definition: A female-exclusive social dynamic within women’s ministry or prophetic groups where outsiders are distrusted or ignored unless they conform to the group’s image, culture, or lingo.
Spiritual Danger: Instead of mutual edification, it breeds exclusion, comparison, gossip, and performance.
James 3:10: “Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.”

16. Pastoral Favoritism

Definition: When church leaders repeatedly platform, promote, or privately engage only a select few based on personality, status, donation, or loyalty.
James 2:9 (KJV): “But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin…”
Isaiah 58 Violation: The fast God honors breaks burdens, not plays favorites.

17. Prophetic Favoritism

Definition: When prophetic leaders only call out, bless, or honor those in their tight circle — or give favorable “words” to those who stroke their ego or support them.
Jeremiah 23:30: “Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets, saith the Lord, that steal my words every one from his neighbour.”
Danger: This creates a false anointing culture — where prophecy becomes biased and untrustworthy

18. “Favoritism as Spiritual Disrespect”

Whether in pastoral or prophetic ranks, favoritism communicates:

“You’re not welcome unless you look/act/talk like us.”
“God won’t use you unless our group says so.”
“You must play our game to be seen or heard.”

But Isaiah 58 calls for:

Loosing burdens (v.6)
Including the cast out (v.7)
Hearing the cry of the afflicted (v.10)

Summary Rebuke

Favoritism, whether from pastors or prophets, whether in the boys’ or girls’ club, is sin. It is partiality. It crushes callings, offends God, and quenches the Spirit.

“Then shalt thou call, and the LORD shall answer… if thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger…” — Isaiah 58:9

GET READY Call to Action…. for the Church

Key Scriptures (KJV)

1. James 2:1-4 (KJV) – Rebuke of Church Favoritism

“My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.

For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring… and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment…
Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?”

2. James 2:9 (KJV)

“But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.”

3. Acts 10:34 (Peter’s Revelation after Cornelius)

“Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons.”

4. Romans 2:11 (KJV)

“For there is no respect of persons with God.”

5. Proverbs 24:23 (KJV)“These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.”

6. Deuteronomy 10:17 (KJV)

“For the Lord your God… regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward.”

7. 1 Samuel 16:7 (KJV)

“…the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.”

+ Isaiah 58 Fast vs. Respecter of Persons

Isaiah 58 Fast	Respecter of Persons
“Draw out thy soul to the hungry…” (v.10)	Ignores or sidelines the poor and unconnected
“Break every yoke” (v.6)	Adds emotional or social yokes through exclusion
“Hide not thyself from thine own flesh” (v.7)	Divides fellowship into in-crowd and outsiders
“Then shall thy light break forth…” (v.8)	Blocks revival by operating in religious prejudice

The Respecter of Persons in the USA Christ Following IS GIANT (usually spirit filled and big gifted, bless me, emphasis)

Confront favoritism.
Rebuild honor culture.
Listen to the overlooked.
Reform leadership styles that reward appearance, charm, or conformity over character and humility.
Practice the Isaiah 58 fast relationally, every day.
- Loosing burdens (v.6)
- Including the cast out (v.7)
- Hearing the cry of the afflicted (v.10)
Summary Rebuke

Favoritism, whether from pastors or prophets, whether in the boys’ or girls’ club, is sin. It is partiality. It crushes callings, offends God, and quenches the Spirit.
“Then shalt thou call, and the LORD shall answer… if thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger…” — Isaiah 58:9

SANE POINT: Isaiah 58 Fast vs. Respecter of Persons

Isaiah 58 Fast	Respecter of Persons
“Draw out thy soul to the hungry…” (v.10)	Ignores or sidelines the poor and unconnected
“Break every yoke” (v.6)	Adds emotional or social yokes through exclusion
“Hide not thyself from thine own flesh” (v.7)	Divides fellowship into in-crowd and outsiders
“Then shall thy light break forth…” (v.8)	Blocks revival by operating in religious prejudice

PART 1 THE ISAIAH 58 “RELATIONSHIP RESPECT” FAST “WHY HAVE WE FASTED BUT YOU HAVE NOT SEEN?”