Bible verses for children
We need more than food alone.
Matthew 4:4
But he answered, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of God’s mouth.’ ”
Matthew 4:4 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)
In simple words
What does this verse mean?
Bread represents necessary food, but life also needs God’s guidance. Jesus refuses to use his power simply to satisfy the temptation before him. Food remains a real and important need.
When choosing what to do, consider what is right as well as what you want immediately.
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What can guide you beyond an immediate wish?
An example from the Bible
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Jesus Is Tempted in the Wilderness
Matthew 4:1–11; Mark 1:12–15; Luke 4:1–13
In the wilderness, Jesus faced the devil’s temptations and answered with God’s word.
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Bible context & readings +
Jesus answers temptation in the wilderness by quoting Deuteronomy. The verse is about trust and obedience under testing, not skipping meals or telling hungry people that they only need religious words.
Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.A simple prayer +
God, guide our choices and help us care for real needs. Amen.
A suggested prayer, written for this guide.