Matthew 4:1-11 records the temptation of Jesus by Satan. In rebuffing Satan’s attacks, Jesus quoted scripture. Look at Matthew 4:4, 4:7 and 4:10 to see Jesus’ use of “the sword of the Spirit”:
Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'"
Jesus answered him, "It is also written: 'Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'"
Jesus said to him, "Away from me, Satan! For it is written: 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.Verse 11 is the victory statement of this passage and tells us, “Then the devil left Him, and angels came and attended Him.
Satan is put-off by the word of God, not by phrases which impress and dazzle the common listener. Are you studying the scriptures and using the power and authority within them? How many scripture verses do you have committed to memory…enough to defend yourself effectively? If not, begin today to memorize the scripture. By studying the scripture and committing verses to memory you will be preparing yourself for the battles to come and increasing in Christ-likeness along the way.
God bless!
