In Matthew chapter four we read about the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness. There is an important lesson found in Satan’s second attempt. After the first temptation, Jesus responded to Satan with an “It is written…” and a quotation from Scripture. Even if we aren’t surprised one victory didn’t thwart Satan, we might be surprised by how he responds. In verse six Satan says, “if you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written, ‘He will command his angels concerning you,’ and ‘on their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.” That’s right—Satan quoted the Bible!
So what does this teach us? It reminds us that just because someone uses a verse from the Bible doesn’t mean they teach truth. Scripture can be misused and twisted. So, we must be diligent to study and know the Bible so we aren’t fooled by those who twist Scripture.