1 Corinthians 10:13

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And

God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But
when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure
it.
James  1:2-4  –  “Count  it  all  joy,  my  brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 
for  you  know  that  the  testing  of  your  faith  produces  steadfastness.  And  let 
steadfastness  have  its  full  effect,  that  you  may  be  perfect  and  complete, lacking in 
nothing.”

Padre Pio:
Remember that if a demon is causing an uproar, it is a sign that he is still on
the outside and not on the inside of you. What we need to be terrified about is
a demon that is at peace and has harmony with a human soul…
I know that the Lord allows these attacks by the enemy because his mercy
makes you precious to him, and he wants you to resemble him in his agony in
the desert, in the garden, and on the cross. You need to defend yourselves by
sending the devil away and scorning his malignant insinuations.
“Temptation is like soap. It seems to soil but in reality, cleans. There is joy in the
spiritual battles. Learn how to fight and you will be certain of victory. If God lets you
fall is to make you humble and more careful in the future. The devil enters a soul only
through one door: the will. We must prepare for temptation if we want to approach
God. If you are tempted, that means that God loves you.”

Gala 5:24, ​Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the 
flesh with its passions and desires.  

Father, please Do not lead me into Temptation and Deliver me 

from evil. Thy Will be done always. 
 
 Matthew 4: 1-11 

Jesus Is Tested in the Wilderness 

4 ​Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by 
the devil. ​2 ​After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. ​3 
The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these 
stones to become bread.” 

4 ​Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but 
on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” 

5 ​Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the 
highest point of the temple. ​6 ​“If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw 
yourself down. For it is written: 

“‘He will command his angels concerning you, 

and they will lift you up in their hands, 
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.” 
7 ​Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God 
to the test.” 

8 ​Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all 
the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. ​9 ​“All this I will give you,” he 
said, “if you will bow down and worship me.” 

10 ​Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship 
the Lord your God, and serve him only.” 

11 ​Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him.