History shows that humans are adept at finding scriptural support for any behavior they choose to engage. Investigate the history of slavery in America or the Middle Ages practice of selling religious relics for profit. The devil can quote Scripture. So can any self-absorbed society or individual looking for an excuse to sin.
The Bible is not enough. It takes right understanding and honest application of truths contained in Scripture in order to avoid temptation and live the way Christ expects.
“Jesus said to him, ‘On the other hand, it is written also, “You shall not tempt… the Lord your God.” ’ ” (Matthew 4.7a AMP).
The devil will entice me with plentiful Scriptural references to support my sin. “On the other hand” Jesus can show me where “it is written also” so that I may successfully combat temptations just like He did.
