Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Temptations
The first temptation Jesus experiences is when he is in he the desert, starving. He had the power to fall into the temptation of the devil and turn a stone into bread. However, he resisted this temptation and did not give in. Like Jesus, there are a lot of temptations in my life as well. For example, when I am unsure of an answer on a test and the teacher isn't look, I am often tempted to look at my friend's paper. However, I know that I have to resist this temptation like Jesus in order to do the right thing.
The second temptation Jesus experiences is when the devil asks Jesus to fall off the high point of the temple and have God resist his fall, ultimately proving that He is the Messiah. Like Jesus, I look often struggle with the issue of bragging what I have. Sometimes I get caught up in material goods and what everyone to see that I have the latest brand-name stuff. However, I have learned to resist this temptation and remain modest.
The third temptation Jesus experiences is when the devil promises him "all the kingdoms of the world" if He breaks down and worships him. Similar to Jesus, I can sometimes be tempted to go against God by not following the commandments, not wanting to go to church, or not acting how God would want me to. However, I know that I have to resist these temptations and try faithful to God.
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