Read Matthew 4, Luke 4,5
Temptation is certain, but the believer who knows God’s Word, leans on Christ, and recognizes Satan’s tactics can stand firm and overcome.
Matthew 4:1-11 records Jesus’ encounter with Satan in the wilderness. The passage exposes the enemy’s three main avenues of attack—the lust of the flesh, the pride of life, and the lust of the eyes—and shows how Jesus defeated each one by quoting Scripture. Pastor Gary reminds us that temptation itself is not sin, that it is common to everyone, and that Jesus, our sympathetic High Priest, actively helps us in it. Because Satan still prowls, we must stay alert, submit to God’s authority, and wield the “sword of the Spirit”—the Word of God—whenever temptation comes.
Reflection Questions
- Which of the three doors—flesh, eyes, or pride—does the enemy most often use with you?
- Can you recall a time you confused temptation with sin itself? How did that affect your response?
- What practical steps will you take this week to deepen your grasp of Scripture?
- Where might pride be hiding in your life, convincing you that you are “safe” from certain sins?
- How can you lean on Jesus’ intercession and the Spirit’s power when you feel weakest?
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