HIGHER EVERYDAY – FRIDAY 22ND MARCH, 2024 – Pastor W. F. Kumuyi Ministry – Topic: ARE YOU EVER TEMPTED? – 3
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HIGHER EVERYDAY
FRIDAY 22ND MARCH, 2024
ARE YOU EVER TEMPTED? – 3
MEMORY VERSE: “Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me” (MATTHEW 4:8-9).
In our text today, we see Satan tempting Christ with avarice, to embrace the kingdoms and glory of the world. Misquoting the Scripture, Satan falsely claimed to own the kingdoms, wealth and glory of the world.
The devil took Christ to an exceeding high mountain, showed Him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; “And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.”
Christ responded with a stern rebuke, “…Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve” (Matthew 4:10). Christ’s response is very instructive to all Christians.
Beloved, be warned! Reject offers of power, popularity, wealth, success and worldly lusts from the devil. It is idolatry. Remember that Satan’s goal is to rub you of heaven and its bliss.
Like Christ, rebuke Satan with God’s Word. Focus on God and His Word, flee from idolatry, live a consistent holy life, and you will always overcome the devil. Not even Portiphar’s wife could bring down Joseph.
QUOTE: Satan’s goal is to rob you of heaven.
CHALLENGE: Like Christ, rebuke Satan with God’s Word, in temptation.
PRAYER: Oh God, help me to overcome temptations, in Jesus’ name
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