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evil. So Satan presents to us the advantages

to be gained by wrongdoing.

He whispers to us, “In order to succeed in this

world, you must serve me. Do not be too

particular about truth and honesty. Obey my

counsel, and I will give you riches, honor, and

happiness.”

In obeying this counsel we are worshiping

Satan instead of God. It will bring us only

misery and ruin.

Christ has shown us what we should do when

tempted.

When He said to Satan, “Get thee hence,” the

tempter could not resist the command. He

was compelled to go.

Writhing with baffled hate and rage, the rebel

chief left the presence of the world's

Redeemer.