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Overcoming Temptation

by Brett Fuller on February 24, 2020

In Matthew 4, Jesus was taken to the temple where the enemy tempted Him to jump from its pinnacle by saying, “…the angels will give charge concerning you so that You will not strike Your foot against a stone.” 

The pinnacle was the highest point in the temple and metaphorically represented the highest "spiritual position" on earth. The temptation: to woo Christ to believe His high rank afforded Him unusually high privilege, thereby gifting Him more powerfully than others to pridefully step outside the boundaries of God’s protection. In essence, the enemy was saying, "You are so big & powerful that You can do anything and not suffer the consequences.” Confidently, Christ overcame this temptation, responding with the Word of God by saying, “It is also written, “You shall not put the Lord God to the test.’” So should we...

Remember, a requisite character trait to substantive spiritual progress is wisdom. The higher you go the more grounded in your Word you must be. Live right, live well...

About the Author
Brett Fuller

Brett Fuller is the presiding Bishop of Every Nation’s family of churches in the metropolitan Washington DC area, that fall under the umbrella of the Grace Covenant Church’s purview. He also serves as Chaplain of the Washington Commanders. From 2005 to 2014 he served as Chaplain for the National Association of Basketball Coaches. In 2000, he initiated a bill in Congress to build a memorial honoring the African American Slaves who helped build America. Though the bill was never passed, he still hopes to complete the mission. Also, from 2007-2009 he served on President George Bush's Advisory Board for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Pastor Brett has written two devotionals: “Live Well”, and “Relate Well” and recently published two books: Dreaming in Black and White and High Ceilings. He and his lovely wife of 36 years, Cynthia, frequently conduct marriage and family seminars. Brett also coordinates relational and professional development seminars, helping leaders in every walk of life to become better leaders. He and his bride reside in Chantilly, VA, have parented 7 children and have been blessed with 2 wonderful daughter in-laws. And most recently, they have welcomed their first grandchild; Ava Lily.

 

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