answered

 This week we begin worship with:

Matthew 4:3-4

And the tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command

these stones to become loaves of bread.” But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man

shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of

God.’”

When Satan demanded proof for His divinity, Jesus instead responded with His humanity.  Instead of using His divinity to end a 40-day fast, Jesus refused.

When Satan demanded proof of the Father's power and asked Jesus to test the Father's ability to save Him from a fall, Jesus refused to put the Father to the test.

When Satan offered Jesus the kingdoms of the world in exchange for worship.  Jesus refused to alter His relationship with the Father.

These are not vague statements.  They are rigid, prepared, fixed, immovable, non-negotiable.

May we be as prepared and determined and direct in response to our next temptation.