"Man Shall Not Live By Bread Alone"

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And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.
But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

In this passage from the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus rebuffs the devil’s temptation to satisfy his hunger by turning stones into bread. His response emphasizes a profound spiritual truth: life is sustained not merely by physical nourishment but by embracing the divine wisdom and teachings of God. This statement underscores the idea that spiritual fulfillment and adherence to God’s will are paramount, transcending the mere pursuit of material needs. Jesus’ words remind believers that true sustenance comes from faith and the teachings that guide one’s moral and spiritual life. This moment in the wilderness highlights Jesus’ unyielding devotion and refusal to be swayed by earthly temptations, reinforcing his role as a spiritual leader committed to upholding the message and principles of God above all else.

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