Luke 4:10 Meaning and Explanation
“For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee:”
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Read Full Chapter →The devil now quotes Scripture himself, citing the promise of Psalm 91 that God will charge his angels to keep his servant.
What Does Luke 4:10 Mean?
Twice answered from the written word, the tempter changes weapons and draws one of his own, quoting Psalm 91 and its tender assurance of angelic guardianship. The quotation is accurate in its words and false in its aim.
Scripture can be recited against its own intent. Psalm 91 belongs to those who dwell in the secret place of the Most High, walking in God's ways; it is not a license to manufacture danger and then bill heaven for the rescue. The devil knows the Bible, which is a sobering thought: quoting verses is not the same as submitting to the God who speaks them. The word must be heard whole, in step with the will of its Giver.
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What does Luke 4:10 mean?
The devil now quotes Scripture himself, citing the promise of Psalm 91 that God will charge his angels to keep his servant.