The first way Jesus was tempted was to meet a legitimate need in a way that was disobedient to his Father. The second way Jesus was tempted was to manipulate his Father to act on his behalf instead of cooperating with Him and His plans and purposes. This week, we see that Jesus was tempted to sacrifice what was ultimately important for what was immediately gratifying. If Jesus was tempted to sin in this way, we can guarantee that we will be too. But hidden behind that curtain of temptation is the question, “who will I worship?”
The blame game assigns responsibility. The honor game assumes it (1) What are you blaming someone for that you need to assume responsibility for? ...
One "giant" or challenge that opposes us, is apathy. To defeat apathy, we must decide to be faithful with what we have been given...
God is a God of love, blessing, salvation, protection, and forgiveness. He only asks for our faith and trust in Him as He works...
