When Satan took Jesus to the highest point in Jerusalem,the parapit of the Temple, Satan tried to tempt Jesus, to entice Jesus to cast himself down.
Satan quoted scripture and tried to use it for his own agenda,he tried to be clever but Jesus would have none of it and quoted scripture of His own to rebuke Satan.
Personally I am reading and studying the scriptures to know His Word so I can guard against those who will try to use scripture like Satan to deceive.
Jesus would not be tempted even when tested by the most evil of creatures.
Unlike Adam who was deceived by Satan disguised as a serpent and unlike the Israelites in the wilderness who secumbed to temptation and lacked faith when they turned against God and worshipped the Golden Calf. In addition when they were thirsty in the wilderness but would not trust the Lord to deliver them of their thirst and tempted God.
God relented and instructed Moses to be His instrument in gleaning water from the rock.
Even the wisest of the wise Solomon secumbed to temptation like all of us who are imperfect in Sin.
Jesus stood firm against temptation in the wilderness.He passed His Fathers test and He was a shining example to all of us.
His reward was to be seated at the right hand of the Father.
James explains that all those who endure temptation will have their reward in Heaven but those who secumb to temptation and are enticed away from God will die in their Sin
James1:12-15.
12Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life which the Lord hath promised to those who love Him.
13Let no man say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth He any man.
14But every man is tempted when he is drawn away by his own lust and enticed.
15Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin; and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
Our faith in jesus Christ can save us from what temptation can bring.
Those who believe,trust and have faith in Jesus Christ are given the whole armour of God that protects us aginst those who wish to turn us against the Lord
Ephesians 6:10-18
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—
By having a close relationship with Jesus Christ,by talking to Him in prayer,by asking for His help we can draw on the unlimited power of God.
Jesus gave us The Lords Prayer and one of the verses in that prayer asks for deliverance from temptation and to deliver us from the evil one when he tries to entice us into temptation.
Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ can supply us with the Whole Armour of God.He wants to have a personal relationship with all of us.
when I asked Jesus to forgive my sins and come into my life,I meant it in my heart.I wanted to know His Word by reading the Bible.
I wanted to have a personal relationship with Him,I wanted to talk to Him,I wanted to sing praises to Him,I wanted to live to serve Him and I wanted Him to live in me.I needed Him.
The Whole Armour of God is given to those who have faith,thrust and believe in Him.They are filled with the Holy Spirit,they are born again in Christ,they put Him first in their lives and they have a personal relationship with Him.Jesus is their Armour,Jesus will never forsake those who believe in Him.
To receive all these things,the Whole Armour of God just one step is needed.Pray to the Lord for forgiveness.
“Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward you. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your will for the rest of my life. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.”
Pray this prayer and mean it in your heart and one will be born again and the Lord will indwell you with the Holy Spirit and supply the Whole Armour of God to protect you from the evils of this world.
Jesus Christ will come into your life and he will have a personal relationship with you,talk to Him,praise Him,rely on Him,be His friend because He will be the best friend you will ever have,He will never let you down,He will never forsake you and your reward will be great in Heaven.
Satan quoted scripture and tried to use it for his own agenda,he tried to be clever but Jesus would have none of it and quoted scripture of His own to rebuke Satan.
Personally I am reading and studying the scriptures to know His Word so I can guard against those who will try to use scripture like Satan to deceive.
Jesus would not be tempted even when tested by the most evil of creatures.
Unlike Adam who was deceived by Satan disguised as a serpent and unlike the Israelites in the wilderness who secumbed to temptation and lacked faith when they turned against God and worshipped the Golden Calf. In addition when they were thirsty in the wilderness but would not trust the Lord to deliver them of their thirst and tempted God.
God relented and instructed Moses to be His instrument in gleaning water from the rock.
Even the wisest of the wise Solomon secumbed to temptation like all of us who are imperfect in Sin.
Jesus stood firm against temptation in the wilderness.He passed His Fathers test and He was a shining example to all of us.
His reward was to be seated at the right hand of the Father.
James explains that all those who endure temptation will have their reward in Heaven but those who secumb to temptation and are enticed away from God will die in their Sin
James1:12-15.
12Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life which the Lord hath promised to those who love Him.
13Let no man say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth He any man.
14But every man is tempted when he is drawn away by his own lust and enticed.
15Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin; and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
Our faith in jesus Christ can save us from what temptation can bring.
Those who believe,trust and have faith in Jesus Christ are given the whole armour of God that protects us aginst those who wish to turn us against the Lord
Ephesians 6:10-18
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—
By having a close relationship with Jesus Christ,by talking to Him in prayer,by asking for His help we can draw on the unlimited power of God.
Jesus gave us The Lords Prayer and one of the verses in that prayer asks for deliverance from temptation and to deliver us from the evil one when he tries to entice us into temptation.
Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ can supply us with the Whole Armour of God.He wants to have a personal relationship with all of us.
when I asked Jesus to forgive my sins and come into my life,I meant it in my heart.I wanted to know His Word by reading the Bible.
I wanted to have a personal relationship with Him,I wanted to talk to Him,I wanted to sing praises to Him,I wanted to live to serve Him and I wanted Him to live in me.I needed Him.
The Whole Armour of God is given to those who have faith,thrust and believe in Him.They are filled with the Holy Spirit,they are born again in Christ,they put Him first in their lives and they have a personal relationship with Him.Jesus is their Armour,Jesus will never forsake those who believe in Him.
To receive all these things,the Whole Armour of God just one step is needed.Pray to the Lord for forgiveness.
“Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward you. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your will for the rest of my life. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.”
Pray this prayer and mean it in your heart and one will be born again and the Lord will indwell you with the Holy Spirit and supply the Whole Armour of God to protect you from the evils of this world.
Jesus Christ will come into your life and he will have a personal relationship with you,talk to Him,praise Him,rely on Him,be His friend because He will be the best friend you will ever have,He will never let you down,He will never forsake you and your reward will be great in Heaven.