“And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you” (Matthew 6:6-18, ESV).

The word of the LORD came to Jeremiah… (Jeremiah 33:19 ESV)

Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. (Proverbs 28:13 ESV)

“… sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is contrary to you, but you must rule over it.” (Genesis 4:7 ESV)

Then the LORD said, “My Spirit shall not abide in man forever, for he is flesh: his days shall be 120 years.” (Genesis 6:3 ESV)

“And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth.” (Acts 17:26 ESV)