4 Bible Verses about Pointless Fasting

Why should I fast now that he is dead? Can I bring him back? Someday I will go to him. However he will not come back to me.

Why have we fasted and you do not see? Why have we humbled ourselves and you do not notice? Behold, on the day of your fast you find desire, and mistreat all your workers.'

You fast for contention and strife and to strike with a wicked fist. You do not fast today to make your voice heard on high.

Even if they go without food, I will not listen to their cries for help. Even if they sacrifice burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not be pleased with them. But I will destroy these people with wars, famines, and plagues.