Basic Devotional

By Gman4326

Temptation of Jesus Christ the faithful witness

Based on Matthew 4:3-10 (NIV)

Lust of the flesh

The tempter came to him and said, "If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread."
Christ response:Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.

Lust of the eyes

Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. "If you are the Son of God," he said, "throw yourself down. For it is written:

"He will command his angels concerning you,
and they will lift you up in their hands,
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone."

Christ response:

It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’

Pride of Life

Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. "All this I will give you," he said, "if you will bow down and worship me."

Christ response:

"Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’"