According to Isaiah 58, which is often called the 'True Fast,' what action does God primarily desire alongside abstinence from food?
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Correct answer: Freeing the oppressed and feeding the hungry
Isaiah 58 criticizes those who fast while continuing to exploit workers and bicker. God defines the 'fast He chooses' as social justice, such as freeing the oppressed, sharing bread with the hungry, and providing shelter to the poor.
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