Are You Ever Tempted? – Part 3
Friday, March 22, 2024Key Verse
“Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me”( Matthew 4:8-9).
Text — Matthew 4:8-11
Message
In our text today, we see Satan tempting Christ with avarice, to embrace the kingdoms and glory of the world. Misquoting the Scripture, Satan falsely claimed to own the kingdoms, wealth and glory of the world. The devil took Christ to an exceeding high mountain, showed Him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; “And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.” Christ responded with a stern rebuke, “…Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve” (Matthew 4:10). Christ’s response is very instructive to all Christians.
Beloved, be warned! Reject offers of power, popularity, wealth, success and worldly lusts from the devil. It is idolatry. Remember that Satan’s goal is to rob you of heaven and its bliss. Like Christ, rebuke Satan with God’s Word. Focus on God and His Word, flee from idolatry, live a consistent holy life, and you will always overcome the devil. Not even Portiphar’s wife could bring down Joseph.
Quote
Satan’s goal is to rob you of heaven
Challenge
Like Christ, rebuke Satan with God’s Word in temptation.
Prayer for today
Oh God, help me to overcome temptations, in Jesus’ name.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
