What is Ash Wednesday? | GotQuestions.org

Should Christians observe Ash Wednesday? Ash Wednesday kicks off Lent for many Catholics and Protestants with the familiar ashes on the forehead in a sign of a cross. But given the Bible never mentions Ash Wednesday (or even Lent!), the big question is: should a Christian observe this Day of Ashes? Before adopting this tradition, intended as a symbol of repentance and spiritual discipline, think about what Jesus warned in Matthew 6 regarding public displays of fasting. Let's question if this ritual truly helps us identify with Jesus Christ or if the real focus should be on daily repentance, not just a seasonal observance leading up to Easter Sunday.

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