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TODAY’S WORD…

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“One does not live by bread alone,
but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.”

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– Matthew 4:4 – Jesus quoting from Deut 8:3 (NRSV)

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“Do not put the Lord your God to the test.”

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– Matthew 4:7 – Jesus quoting from Deut 6:16 (NRSV)

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“Worship the Lord your God,
and serve only Him.”

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– Matthew 4:10 – Jesus quoting from Deut 6:13 (NRSV)

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REFLECTION…

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When Jesus was in the desert and the devil went to tempt Him,

the Lord quoted three verses from the Book of Deuteronomy.

They are verses which we all should keep in our heart

…to remember and recite

especially when we feel tempted to act in any way

which goes contrary to God’s law and will.

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Jesus teaches us how to fight and conquer our temptations.

We will do this by having trust in God and prayer.

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With the help of God’s grace,

by having fortitude

and buttressed by Scripture,

we will overcome.

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REPETITIVE PRAYER FOR TODAY…

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Your Word, O Lord, is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path;

You, O Lord, are my Salvation.

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