March 1, 2020, Lectionary
Satan said, "You won't die." Satan insinuated, "God is lying." Satan further reasoned, "God is withholding something that is your right and your need." Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7
Keeping a stance of confession, repentance, and surrender to God saves a lot of energy otherwise spent in trying to avoid admitting. Psalm 32
We are insufficient, but king’s daughters and sons. We are confessing, admitting, repenting, but not ashamed,–because of the gospel of Christ. Romans 1:16-17; 3:9, 21-31
God never asks me to prove who I am,--or who God is, either. It is only the evil one who puts out the dare. In God's eyes, my identity is settled and secure. Matthew 4:1-11
Thoughts about Listening
A lie always insinuates that the other thing is a lie. A lie owes its existence to the other thing. Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7
There is a higher rule than "looking good." Psalm 32
The Ten Commandments still hold a whole lot of wisdom. Romans 3:9, 21-31
Just continue to show who you are. No reaction to dares is necessary. Matthew 4:1-11