The Temptation
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31 Now is the judgment of this world; now will the ruler of this world be cast out.
30 I will no longer talk much with you, for the ruler of this world is coming. He has no claim on me,
11 concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged.
Paul -
4 In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience—
John -
19 We know that we are from God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.
John Piper - “the one who is worshiped over all is the one for whom all exists.”
Worship - what we hold has greatest treasure so that we revere, admire, respect, value and swear allegiance to.
It is not glorious to simply rule, but to be worshiped and loved for ruling. - Piper
Through suffering on behalf of His people, Jesus will inherit the universe.
13 It is the Lord your God you shall fear. Him you shall serve and by his name you shall swear.
Fear = worship
sinful fear -
32 They also feared the Lord and appointed from among themselves all sorts of people as priests of the high places, who sacrificed for them in the shrines of the high places.
19 You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder!
right fear -
40 I will make with them an everlasting covenant, that I will not turn away from doing good to them. And I will put the fear of me in their hearts, that they may not turn from me.
9 And this city shall be to me a name of joy, a praise and a glory before all the nations of the earth who shall hear of all the good that I do for them. They shall fear and tremble because of all the good and all the prosperity I provide for it.
5 Afterward the children of Israel shall return and seek the Lord their God, and David their king, and they shall come in fear to the Lord and to his goodness in the latter days.
14 Then he came up and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, “Young man, I say to you, arise.”
15 And the dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother.
16 Fear seized them all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and “God has visited his people!”
Jesus proves that even though Satan has power by not denying his ability to give the kingdoms to whoever he wants, God alone is to be worshiped, signaling that God alone has all authority and glory.
resist -
7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.
10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
Standing firm on God’s word, the truth, will cause Satan to flee - the key to spiritual warfare. Instead of trying to use this command, use Scripture.