The devil told Jesus, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” (NRSV, Matthew 4:3) Jesus set the example for generations of believers by recalling scripture when tempted. Jesus quoted Deuteronomy 8:3 (NRSV) when he replied, “One does not live by bread alone but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.”

A third time the devil tempted Jesus. The devil took Jesus to the top of a mountain. They looked down on all the kingdoms and wonders of the world. The devil said, “All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me.” Jesus rebuked the devil, and said, “Away with you, Satan!” Then Jesus quoted Deuteronomy 6:13 (NRSV): “Worship the Lord your God and serve only him.” (NRSV, Matthew 4:10) At this, the devil fled from Jesus, and the angels came to attend to Jesus. Afterwards, Jesus began his career in public ministry.