The second of the temptations of Jesus mentioned in Matthew's gospel focuses on the temptation of self-protection with is truly a test of God's faithfulness. As Jesus rebutted Satan's first temptation with Scripture, Satan now twists Psalm 91 to tempt Jesus. But Jesus responds again with Scripture from Deuteronomy 6. What we can take away from this temptation to jump from the tower of the temple in Jerusalem is that sensationalism is no substitute for God's faithfulness and promise to protect and to provide.
