Morning and Evening with Charles Spurgeon February 20 | Evening
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Feb 20, 2026 A reflective evening devotional that looks at Matthew 4:1 and the reality of temptation, even for the most devout. It explores persistent spiritual attacks, the vulnerability of secluded moments, and intrusive blasphemous thoughts. A call to vigilance and to keep spiritual defenses strong concludes the short meditation.
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Temptation Reaches The Righteous
- Temptation can strike even the sinless, as Jesus was led into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.
- Spiritual purity does not make one immune to assault from Satan; temptation still occurs.
Persistence Of The Tempter
- Satan keeps striking even when his efforts initially fail, unlike sparks on water that leave no mark.
- Because human hearts are inflammable, the devil persists more fiercely against us than he did against Christ.
Expect Ongoing Spiritual Attack
- Expect ongoing temptation even after deep sanctification and holiness.
- Stay watchful because the 'great dog of hell' will still bark at you despite spiritual growth.