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But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live… Matthew 4:4

But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say,
‘People do not live by bread alone,
but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”
Matthew 4:4 food Word of God listening
Haughtiness goes before destruction;
humility precedes honor.
Proverbs 18:12 humility pride

Think about it: Just as a parent disciplines a child, the Lord your God disciplines you for your own good.
Deuteronomy 8:5 Father learning punishment
I, yes I, am the one who comforts you.
So why are you afraid of mere humans,
who wither like the grass and disappear?
Isaiah 51:12 comforter fear encouragement
The rich can pay a ransom for their lives,
but the poor won’t even get threatened.
Proverbs 13:8 money materialism fear
The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear.
What can mere people do to me?
Psalm 118:6 fear protection
It is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to trust in people.
Psalm 118:8 trust safety protection
And he went to the place of the dead. There, in torment, he saw Abraham in the far distance with Lazarus at his side. The rich man shouted, ‘Father Abraham, have some pity! Send Lazarus over here to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue. I am in anguish in these flames.’
Luke 16:23-24 hell death heaven
Everyone enjoys a fitting reply;
it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!
Proverbs 15:23 speaking joy
Praise the Lord!
How joyful are those who fear the Lord
and delight in obeying his commands.
Psalm 112:1 law love awe
No one can know a person’s thoughts except that person’s own spirit, and no one can know God’s thoughts except God’s own Spirit.
1 Corinthians 2:11 Spirit Holy Spirit thoughts
Yes, he humbled you by letting you go hungry and then feeding you with manna, a food previously unknown to you and your ancestors. He did it to teach you that people do not live by bread alone; rather, we live by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.
Deuteronomy 8:3 suffering Word of God life
He replied, “What is impossible for people is possible with God.”
Luke 18:27 miracles salvation Jesus
And how much more valuable is a person than a sheep! Yes, the law permits a person to do good on the Sabbath.
Matthew 12:12 sabbath valuable
Can he walk on hot coals
and not blister his feet?
Proverbs 6:28 temptation desires
People may be right in their own eyes,
but the Lord examines their heart.
Proverbs 21:2 righteousness judgment understanding
Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor;
only fools insist on quarreling.
Proverbs 20:3 speaking peace anger
Good comes to those who lend money generously
and conduct their business fairly.
Psalm 112:5 generosity mercy honesty
So we can say with confidence,
“The Lord is my helper,
so I will have no fear.
What can mere people do to me?”
Hebrews 13:6 trust fear protection
Then the Lord God said, “Look, the human beings have become like us, knowing both good and evil. What if they reach out, take fruit from the tree of life, and eat it? Then they will live forever!” So the Lord God banished them from the Garden of Eden, and he sent Adam out to cultivate the ground from which he had been made.
Genesis 3:22-23 eternal life sin life
Never let loyalty and kindness leave you!
Tie them around your neck as a reminder.
Write them deep within your heart.
Then you will find favor with both God and people,
and you will earn a good reputation.
Proverbs 3:3-4 love reward heart
A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
Proverbs 27:12 mind safety protection
But consider the joy of those corrected by God!
Do not despise the discipline of the Almighty when you sin.
Job 5:17 punishment suffering blessing
Oh, the joys of those who do not
follow the advice of the wicked,
or stand around with sinners,
or join in with mockers.
Psalm 1:1 sin righteousness blessing
We can make our plans,
but the Lord determines our steps.
Proverbs 16:9 planning marriage dependence

So God created human beings in his own image.
In the image of God he created them;
male and female he created them.

Bible verse of the day

On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place. Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting.

Acts 2:1-2 Spirit heaven pentecost