Matthew 3:17 This is my Son, whom I love; with Him I am well pleased.

Matthew 4:1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by

the devil.

1 John 2:16 The lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life.

I Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to

mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can

bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can

endure it.

3 TEMPTATIONS OF EVERY LEADER

1. The DESIRE for INSTANT GRATIFICATION.

Matthew 4:3–4 The tempter came to Him and said, 'If you are the Son of God, tell

these stones to become bread.' Jesus answered, 'It is written: Man shall not live on

bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'

“Appetites are never fully and finally satisfied.”—Andy Stanley

Matthew 4:4 Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from

the mouth of God.

When your SPIRIT is full, your FLESH stops calling the shots.

2. The TEMPTATION of MORE.

Matthew 4:8–10 Again, the devil took Him to a very high mountain and showed

Him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. 'All this I will give you,' he

said, 'if you will bow down and worship me.' Jesus said to him, 'Away from me,

Satan! For it is written: Worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only.'

Matthew 4:10 Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.

3. The ADDICTION of VALIDATION.

Matthew 4:5–7 Then the devil took Him to the holy city and had Him stand on the

highest point of the temple. 'If you are the Son of God,' he said, 'throw yourself

down. For it is written: He will command His angels concerning you... Jesus

answered him, 'It is also written: Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'

Matthew 4:7 Do not put the Lord your God to the test.

Insecure leaders chase APPLAUSE. Secure leaders chase OBEDIENCE.

1 Corinthians 10:13 b God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what

you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out.