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Temptations come through three directions: the flesh, Satan, and the world. Through the world Satan appeals to our flesh. The pressures come through the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life.

Lead Us Not Into Temptation - The World - 06/10/2026 - Rev John Armstrong

The joyful response to divers temptations.

After satan's first temptation of Eve, he continued his attack a second time which resulted in Eve's sin. How did he tempt her?

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This sermon examines the temptation of Christ in Matthew 4 to demonstrate that effective spiritual defense requires precise, contextually accurate application of Scripture rather than generic quoting. The central argument posits that Satan operates through a formula combining human trials, distorted truth, and self-deceit to induce wrong decisions, whereas believers must counter this with reasoned decisions based on the full scope of God's Word. By analyzing each of Jesus' three responses, the message highlights how specific biblical contexts—such as the rules of manna, the prohibition against testing God, and the conditional nature of covenant blessings—correct Satan's partial truths. The tone is instructional and analytical, urging the audience to recognize that a right response depends on accurate data from God's Word, contrasting the 'garbage in, garbage out' principle of flawed reasoning with the clarity found in Scripture.