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Whether the cause of the ordeal is self or others, the source of the trial is God's refinement or the devil's scheme, there are always trials for everyone in the world. Moreover, as a holy believer, if you follow the example of Jesus Christ and follow the narrow road, the way of the cross, you must understand that trials are natural and prepare yourself for it. Depending on how we deal with these trials, we can cherish our lives and be recognized as saints before the Lord.
Dear saints, Are you in the midst of trials and tribulations? Are you afraid of the trials and tests that will come tomorrow? Today, despite being tempted, Jesus, who was victorious, sets the example of victory for us who stood in the face of temptation, and tells us that you should do the same to win. Let's become believers who follow the Lord of victory by examining the three temptations Jesus received and how to deal with them.
I. command that these stones become loaves of bread.
It is undoubtedly true that the food, clothing, and clothing that people wear, eat, and live is a precious grace and blessing from God. However, it is an undeniable fact that the fundamental tests that people face in life are also the issue of food, clothing and shelter. Absolute poverty still exists in our society, and the problem of absolute poverty is a social task that both the government and our society must overcome. However, as we heard the news of companion suicide and murder, which are caused by relative poverty and relative frustration and frustration compared to other people's lives, we found that the bread problem and economic problem are becoming a big snare for us. will do.
How did Jesus overcome this temptation today? He said, “Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.” God, who provided manna for our daily bread for 40 years of living in the wilderness and solved the economic problems of God's people Israel, let the people experience personally that there is a way for man to live not by bread alone, but by God's word You have won on the basis of your event.
Bread and economy are important in life. But there are many more important things too. Please remember that the Word of God is more important and more important, especially for the saints who are separated from God. If you were faced with a crisis of choosing between bread and the Word of God, what would you choose first? No, if you had to choose absolutely one, what would you choose?
Today Jesus makes it clear. “Man does not live by bread alone. live by the word of God Our spirit lives with the word of God, and if our spirit lives, God will also solve the bread of the body. Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
Making bread out of flour is not a test. Making bread out of stone is definitely a test. Individuals, families, and society all fall into grief, frustration, and confusion because people try to make bread with stones instead of making bread with wheat while living in the world. Dear saints, in this world, we must choose wisely and live according to the principle of blessing and the order of choice that Jesus clearly taught us today.
II. If you are the Son of God, jump
Whether to exalt my name, reveal the name of Jesus, show my merits, or testify of the Lord's grace, we must remember that these are delusions and blessings that we can receive while living as saints. Pride, envy, pride, and complaining in the church life are also problems that come from trying to exalt and show oneself in front of others. Will I exalt my name, will I reveal the name of Jesus, will I show my merit, shall I testify to the grace of the Lord? Which side should we choose to live?
Ⅲ. I will give you all these things if you fall down and worship me.
To Jesus, who came as the Christ, the Messiah, took up the cross, redeemed all mankind and obtained the glory of God, ‘Just bow down to me and I will return all this glory to you. Just negotiate and get it.” Satan tempts and tests you. This is a spiritual test higher than bread and honor. It is a high-level test that comes to spiritual believers who are trying to live by faith. Many people give in to what they shouldn't and kneel to what they shouldn't, in order to gain glory and power. It must be remembered that a person's spiritual state will change significantly depending on who he bows to and what he bows to during his short life.
Our Lord said, “Go away, Satan, for it is written, Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.” We must judge and choose wisely whether we will submit to God, exalting only God as an instrument of the Holy Spirit, and live as servants of God, or whether we will yield to the devil and live as servants of the devil, falling into lust, greed, despair, and grief.
Whoever loses becomes the slave of the overcomer. Believers must submit to the Gospel and the Lord and live as children of light who share love, salvation, and happiness. The Lord wants the wise and great choice of kneeling down to God rather than bread, the glory of Jesus rather than my name, and not the world and Satan, to always lead to the lives of our beloved saints.