Last time, in chapter 7, we saw that there were two poles to the temptation of militarism: there was the temptation of spiritual arrogance (God chose us because of our strength!), but also the temptation of spiritual anxiety (our enemies are too strong!) In the same way, chapter 8 shows that there are two poles to the temptation of materialism: Do you believe that God will provide? (will you remember his promises?) Or do think that you are self-sufficient (I can take care of myself – and so I forget God)? When Jesus is tempted to turn stones into bread, he doesn't focus on his hunger – he focuses on the promises of God – "man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD."