Listen, Jack, it's not gonna happen that you can ignore the Lord's commands. Folks, here's the deal: a long time ago - like, way back in the days of Zechariah - the people asked the Lord for advice about fasts and he answered them. He said, c'mon, man, don't just do the rituals for show, do them for real! Literally don't be like your ancestors, who fasted and yet didn't listen to the Lord. My father used to say, "true fasting is more than just an outward thing - it comes from the heart." See here, Jack, if you want to make things right between you and the Lord, try this: treat people with justice, be kind to the poor, and be honest in your dealings. That's the way to go, or uh, you know, that's the way to get right with the Lord. I'm not joking - no malarkey! - justice, kindness and honesty. That's the way to go. What was that? That's right, justice, kindness and honesty - now you're getting it! I tell you what, if you do that, you won't have to worry about the Lord punishing you. Excuse me - that's the deal with Zechariah 7!