Jesus was taken into the desert and tempted by Satan. Appealing to His human nature, Satan tempted Jesus three times. And each time Jesus responded by quoting Scriptures.
Not by reasoning with Satan.
Not by changing the subject.
Not by diverting His thoughts.
Not by minimizing the temptation.
Not by casting Satan out of His presence.
Jesus defeated Satan's temptations by quoting Scripture. By quoting God's Word He was able to withstand temptation.
"I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you" (Psa 119:11).
Jesus, as my high priest was tempted in every respect just as I am, yet without sin. (Hebr 4:15). Jesus faced the same types of temptations that I face. But He defeated them. He didn't give into the temptations. He fought with Scriptures.
With the 100's of verses that I have memorized, I need to choose to think on Scripture when the temptations come.
"Let me then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that I may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need" (Hebr 4:16).
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