Matthew 4:1-11<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The verbs to tempt<\/em> and to test<\/em> are not the same. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This is a Test Matthew 4:1-11 The verbs to tempt and to test are not the same.God did not tempt Abraham to sacrifice his oneand only child, Isaac. For it is written,\u201cAfter these things God tested Abraham.\u201dThe devil tempted Jesus … Continue reading
God did not tempt Abraham to sacrifice his one
and only child, Isaac. For it is written,
\u201cAfter these things God tested Abraham.\u201d
The devil tempted Jesus to turn stones
into bread to prove he is the son of God.
The devil tempted Jesus to leap from the fa\u00e7ade
of the temple and force the angels to cushion his bones.
The devil tempted Jesus with his biggest and best
offer: the splendor of earthly kingdoms if he,
in turn, would worship him; Jesus refused.
Temptations bedevil us every hour of every day
as befits our nature, but do not be confused
when the Lord requires your service: This is a test<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n