01-15-2023 Serve Only Him (Matthew 4:1-17)

Sermon Passages and Notes: Serve Only Him- Matthew 4:1-17 When we reduce temptation to issues, we miss the heart of temptation. Matthew 4:1-17 Stones to Bread Matthew 4:4 "Man must live on every word that comes from the mouth of God." John 4:31-34 The Pinnacle of the Temple The High Mountain Summary: Bread- personal needs, nourishment Temple- the need for love and a sign of that love Mountain- power versus obedience Temptation is not about the question, "Would you like to do something wrong?" Genesis 3:2-5 "...you will be like God..." Temptation is, "What am I going to do with my life?" What is God's will for my life? What am I going to allow God to do with my life? What is my life? This is who I am, this is what I do