Photo: Eleos School of Ministry and Practical Theology
In Matthew 4, Jesus says, "Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God." Amen! We are told NEVER to put the LORD our God to the test- why? Well, most of all, because we would lose. Big time. Worship the LORD your God and serve Him only. This means that we are to do whatever He asks us out of love; and gratitude for His great love. Temptation to toss the Lord's will-- seems pretty awful-- is actually quite a necessary part of the ministry. Yes, it is NECESSARY! This is because, unlike mankind, Jesus didn't need to tempted in the garden to grow, but only to identify with us. He sacrificed Himself so that we might live, being blameless in His sight. We are beautiful to Him. He calls us to Him in every way possible, and so we give Jesus the authority (by fearing Him) to heal the damage that we have done ourselves. Jesus came to teach, never to impress.
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