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Matthew 4:5-7

5 Then the Devil led Jesus to Jerusalem. He made him stand on the highest part of the temple. 6 He said to Jesus, ‘If you are the Son of God, jump down from here to the ground. You know that the Bible says:

“God will tell his angels to keep you safe.

They will hold you safely in their hands.

They will not let you hurt your foot on a stone”.’

4:6The Devil was using the words from Psalm 91:12. But the Devil was using the words in a wrong way.

7 Jesus replied, ‘No! The Bible also says, “Do not test the Lord God, to see if he will save you”.’

4:7Jesus was remembering God's words in Deuteronomy. Jesus was standing on the highest part of the temple. This place was 600 metres above the ground. God had not told Jesus to jump down. We must not do dangerous things if we do not need to. We must obey God. Then he will take care of us.