#Matthew 4:1-4; Deuteronomy 8:3; 1 John 2:16#
Kent discusses the topic of temptation, focusing on controlling appetites and desires. He explains that Jesus was tempted by Satan in the wilderness after fasting, highlighting that Satan strategically targets vulnerabilities and uses lies to manipulate people away from God. Kent argues that Satan is real and aims to disrupt our relationship with God. He emphasizes that believers approach temptation from a position of victory through Jesus Christ and calls on the audience to commit to resisting temptation by recognizing vulnerabilities, deciding ahead of time to trust in God's timing and provision and understanding that earthly desires are signposts pointing to the ultimate need for a relationship with God. Kent explains that Jesus is the bread of life and only through Him can those desires be fulfilled. Kent concludes by reminding the audience that even when they fall into temptation, God's grace, through Jesus' sacrifice, provides forgiveness and a path back to Him.