Sunday, February 18, 2024

Sunday, February 18, 2024:(Temptations by Satan to Jesus in desert)
Jesus said: “My people, it is important to hear the three temptations of Satan, and listen to My responses. (Matt4:1-11) The devil first tempted Me to change some stones into bread because I had fasted for forty days.  I said: ‘It is written, not by bread alone does man live, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.’ The devil then took Me to a high pinnacle and told Me to cast Myself down because My angels would protect Me from harm.  I answered: ‘Thou shall not tempt the Lord thy God.’ Then the devil took Me to a high mountain and he showed Me all the kingdoms of the world.  Satan said: ‘All of these things I will give Thee, if Thou will fall down and worship me.’  To this I said: ‘The Lord thy God shall thou worship, and Him only shall thou serve.’  Then the devil left Me.  So the three temptations were food or bread, self pride, and seeking fame for oneself.  My faithful should observe that the devil tempts you with these same things just as he tempted Me.  Trust in Me to help you to avoid these sins.”