In Joel 2:12, what does God urge the people to do when returning to Him with all their heart?
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Correct answer: Return with fasting, weeping, and mourning
Joel 2:12 emphasizes that inward repentance should be accompanied by outward expressions of grief over sin, specifically fasting and weeping. This passage is frequently used in Christian liturgy, particularly during Lent.
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