Matthew 4: 3-4: "Now when the tempter came to Him, he said, 'If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.' But He answered and said, 'It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.'" Jesus had been fasting in the wilderness for 40 days and 40 nights. Satan would tempt Jesus three times. All 3 of Jesus' replies to Satan were taken from the Old Testament book of Deuteronomy. The quote today comes from Deuteronomy 8: 3 which states that God allowed Israel to hunger so that He might feed them with manna and teach them to trust Him to provide for them. It was a fitting response to Satan's temptation. Jesus wants everyone to know that the Word of God is a more important source of sustenance than food. Being nurtured spiritually is far more important because it benefits us eternally as opposed to only temporal relief from hunger. Always emphasize the spiritual over the temporary. Before I eat in the morning, I will have first read my Bible and prayed. I encourage you to do the same.
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