Through the Gospels

Matthew chapter 4, we find Satan's temptation of Jesus.  Every single time Satan presents Jesus with something, Jesus responds with scripture.  One concept really stood out to me while I was reading.  Satan shows Jesus the kingdoms of the world and says he will give them to Jesus, if he will fall down and worship him.  Jesus' response to Satan is a rebuttal not only of Satan's request, but also of his promise to grant him the kingdoms.  "Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God and Him only shalt thou serve."

First, Jesus placed himself in submission to his father.  Every word, thought, and action was in service to His God.  Likewise, the whole earth has been given this command to worship and serve the One True God.  How could Satan be so arrogant to believe HE could grant the allegiance of the world to Jesus.  It was their duty already!  So many times Satan offers us shiny things that may look good, but they are not his to offer.  He trips us up with wording and visuals, but when out focus is on God, and only striving to please and serve him, its going to be impossible for Satan to catch us with those deceptive details.

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