Title: Throw Yourself Down
Content There is something called a ‘temptation’ for everyone in life. Even in this test, a person who is sloppy and frivolous, and a person with such a personality, will not be put to the test. A handsome person, a smart person, a person who wants to live a good life, and a person with influence around them are the subjects of the test. The same goes for believers. Satan comes to those who have faith, those who want to believe well, and those in charge of the church. There will be no temptation for those who will perish even if they stand still. That's why there is a saying "Hosadama" (good things always lead to difficult things).
Jesus was also tempted at the beginning of his public ministry. This exam is the foundation and principle of all exams.
The first test is “If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread.” This is a material test (Matthew 6:25-33).
The second test is to show Jesus all the kingdoms and glory under the heavens and say, ‘Lord me once. Then I will give you all this’ (So if you worship me, it will be yours). This is a test of honor and possession.
There is the third temptation of Jesus in the text.
The devil puts Jesus on top of the temple and tells him to "throw yourself down from here". This is a religious test. It is a spiritual test.
Look at today's text "I will jump" - Why? Are you going to jump? You don't have to jump, you can just walk down, so why do you say jump? The reason lies elsewhere. This is a popular test to gain popularity.
is this the only one If you jump like this, they tempt you that your God will protect you. Don't be fooled. If you jump, you will of course die. Not dying is a miracle. It is common knowledge that if you jump from a high place you will die. Jesus does not expect reckless miracles. Is it faith to jump down that God protects you? no!! This is superstitious. We need to get out of our stupid thinking as soon as possible. We need to get rid of speculative thoughts such as luck and luck. You reap what you sow. To wish for prosperity without effort is a false prop of ‘maybe’.
Also, Satan the devil encourages you to do it right away. Jesus taught his disciples for three years. He endured long until the mystery of the cross was revealed. Just now is a test. What you want to get in a hurry and easily is a test. Jesus suffered the same temptation when he died on the cross. "Come down from the cross" - "Why are you hanging?" Why are you hanging there because you have the power to raise even the dead? Shouldn't it be coming down? But Jesus died on the cross. Coming down from the cross is not a miracle. The morning of the recycling is a miracle.
“Do not put the Lord your God to the test.” If the way of life has been given you, you must go that way.
“Finally, that you may be strengthened in the Lord and in the power of his might, put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to resist the crafts of the devil” (Ephesians 6:10-11).