Words That Defeat Temptation

Words That Defeat Temptation

Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the devil. For forty days and forty nights he fasted and became very hungry. During that time the devil came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become loaves of bread.” But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”

Matthew 4:1-4

Based on Jesus’ responses to Satan’s temptations, scholars believe that during his time in the wilderness, Jesus had been meditating on the book of Deuteronomy.

After learning more about your own sin tendencies, choose one Scripture to write out and place it where you will frequently see it.

This will help your mind stay focused on God’s Word during times of temptation.