Three Words Satan Hates

Three Words Satan Hates

Jesus didn’t face Satan in a strong moment. He didn’t meet him after a meal, or after a miracle, or when surrounded by followers. No, in Matthew chapter 4, Jesus was alone, hungry, and physically weak. He had fasted 40 days and 40 nights in the wilderness. It was just Him, the desert, and the devil.

And still, Satan lost.

Why? Because Jesus had a weapon. And He used it every time.

That weapon? The Word of God.

The three words that Satan hates? “It is written.”

The Three Words Satan Hates: “It Is Written”

Right out of the gate, Satan tempted Jesus to turn stones into bread. After all, Jesus was starving. But Jesus didn’t argue. He didn’t fight, and He didn’t shout. He simply replied, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God’” (Matthew 4:4).

That hit Satan hard. But he didn’t give up.

Next, Satan took Jesus to the top of the temple and told Him to jump. This time, Satan even quoted Scripture! But Jesus answered again with those three words Satan hates: “It is written: ‘You shall not put the Lord your God to the test’” (Matthew 4:7).

One more time, Satan tried to tempt Jesus. He showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and offered them in exchange for worship. Jesus had enough. He said, “Be gone, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God and serve Him only’” (Matthew 4:10).

Every time Jesus faced temptation, He didn’t argue with the devil. He didn’t panic. Instead, He stood on truth. He declared the living Word of God—and Satan fled.

Why the Three Words Satan Hates Still Work Today

Those same three words Satan hates still work today. Why? Because God’s Word hasn’t changed. Hebrews 4:12 says the Word is “living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword.” The Bible isn’t just words on a page. It’s power in your mouth.

When you speak God’s Word in faith, darkness flees. When temptation comes, don’t debate it. Don’t try to out-think the enemy. Just respond the way Jesus did: “It is written.”

Feeling unloved? Say: “Nothing can separate me from the love of God” (Romans 8:39).

Feeling weak? Say: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13).

Feeling attacked? Say: “No weapon formed against me shall prosper” (Isaiah 54:17).

Satan fears a believer who knows the Word and speaks it. He doesn’t care if you own a Bible. He runs when you use it.

Let the Word Fight for You

In Matthew 4, Jesus teaches us how to fight: speak the Word. Don’t lean on your feelings. Don’t try to outsmart temptation. Just open your Bible, find what God says, and speak it out loud.

Those three words Satan hates are your weapon too. Use them. Speak them. Live by them.

Don’t just know the Word. Stand on it. And watch the enemy run every time.

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