Ep. 879 1 min
Matthew 4:4
Man shall not live by bread alone.
Jesus's first answer to the devil.
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Ep. 879 · Matthew 4:4
Key takeaways
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- 01Tempted to make stones into bread.
- 02Jesus quotes Deuteronomy.
- 03Physical needs are real but not ultimate.
- 04God's word feeds something bread can't reach.
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Matthew 4:4: 'It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.'
Forty days into a fast. Of course Jesus was hungry. The temptation hit a real need.
His answer wasn't to deny the need. It was to put it in its place.
Bread keeps the body going. God's word keeps the whole person going.
When you're starving for something, ask: am I trying to feed my soul with bread?
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