Exposing Temptations | Dialogue with the devil

TEMPTATION: The Shiny Lure with a Hidden Hook

Any fisherman knows the truth, a lure may look good on the outside, but it’s deadly underneath. Temptation works the same way. The enemy never offers what he can give, only what he wants to take.

In this sermon, we walk through Matthew 4 and discover that Jesus wasn’t just resisting temptation, He was exposing it. From the wilderness to the Word, this message reveals how the enemy targets our appetites, our identity, and our worship, and how Scripture is our greatest defense.

🔥 Key truths from this message:

• Temptation often comes through good-looking lesser things

• Being in a wilderness doesn’t mean you’re out of God’s will

• The devil tempts with shortcuts, not weakness

• Misused Scripture is still a lie

• You don’t win temptation by being strong, you win by being anchored in the Word

📖 Scriptures Covered:

Matthew 4:1–11

1 John 2:16

James 4:7

Luke 4:14

If you’re facing temptation, or walking through a wilderness, this message will remind you that God isn’t punishing you… He’s forming you.

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