In Luke 4:1-13, we are given a template of how the devil seeks to lure people away from the will of God. We can be sure that if Satan tried to sway Jesus from His calling, then everyone who submits to the Lordship of Christ is threatened with the same diabolic attack. The attack has three key elements, which Pastor Sam highlighted at the close of his sermon this past Sunday:
1) Pride of occupation (Luke 4:3). The devil wants us to believe that our worth is based in what we do, rather than in who we are.
2) Pride of possessions (Luke 4:6). The devil wants us to base our worth on the things we own, rather than in the Almighty Lord God who owns us.
3) Pride of reputation (Luke 4:9). The devil wants us to seek respect from people, rather than seeking redemption from the living God.
How do we escape the devil's onslaught of lies? In the Luke passage, we see that Jesus responded with the awesome, inerrant Word of God. We would do well to follow the example that Jesus has set for us.
Thanks You God, for giving us Your inerrant Word. Indeed, by it we are warned. And by it we are taught how to live a life pleasing to You, a life victorious. All we need is found in You! Thank You for teaching us these awesome truths. Please help us to not just learn Your word, but to live it out every day. In Jesus's name we pray. Amen.
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