jesus undergoes temptation

JESUS UNDERGOES TEMPTATION

JESUS UNDERGOES TEMPTATION

Temptation the enticement or invitation to do evil

Sin when we fall into temptation or when we cooperate with the devil’s enticements

JESUS UNDERGOES TEMPTATION

40 Days and 40 Nights- Jesus fasted and prayed in the wilderness

JESUS UNDERGOES TEMPTATION

1st Temptation: Turning of stones into Bread

JESUS UNDERGOES TEMPTATION

Christ’s Response:

“Man does not live on Bread alone, but on every Word that comes from the mouth of God.”

JESUS UNDERGOES TEMPTATION

WORD OF GOD over material needs and wants

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Jesus as the Son of God also relies not on His own power but on the will of His Father

JESUS UNDERGOES TEMPTATION

SO WHAT’S MY “BREAD” RIGHT NOW?

AM I MATERIALISTIC?

DO I GIVE PRIORITY TO GOD AND HIS WORDS OVER MATERIAL WEALTH?

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2nd Temptation: Throw yourself down for the angels will take care of you

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FAME!

JESUS UNDERGOES TEMPTATION

TEMPLE – seat of Jewish power

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Christ’s Response:

“You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.”

JESUS UNDERGOES TEMPTATION

MIRACLES are not demanded of God as evidence of His care for man

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God’s power is for genuine concern and love

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Do you seek fame?

Do you put God to the test by demanding signs or miracles?

Do you live by faith and not by sight?

JESUS UNDERGOES TEMPTATION

3rd Temptation:All these (kingdoms of the world) I will give to you if you will fall on your knees and worship me.

JESUS UNDERGOES TEMPTATION

the third temptation signifies POWER over the earth even to the point of disregarding God

JESUS UNDERGOES TEMPTATION

Christ’s Response:

“You shall do homage to the Lord your God; Him alone shall you adore and Him alone shall you serve.”

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-It expresses Christ’s faithfulness to His Father

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-Christ’s kingdom is not one of earthly power and wealth like those of David and Solomon

JESUS UNDERGOES TEMPTATION

-Christ’s kingdom or the kingdom of God refers to the reign of justice, peace, hope, joy and love

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-Christ’s kingdom is eternal

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Do I have the right understanding of power?

Do I have the desire to dominate or to become superior over the others?

Do I believe that leadership coincides with service?

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“The victory of Jesus over Satan, the Tempter, anticipates His victory at the Passion, the supreme act of obedience of His filial love for the Father.”

JESUS UNDERGOES TEMPTATION

So, what particular Sin or Temptation am I struggling against right now?

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How do I overcome my sinful tendencies?

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O my God,I am heartily sorry forhaving offended Thee,and I detest all my sins,because I dread the loss of heaven,and the pains of hell;but most of all becausethey offend Thee, my God,Who are all good anddeserving of all my love.

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I firmly resolve,with the help of Thy grace,to confess my sins,to do penance,and to amend my life. Amen.

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Saint Michael the Archangel,defend us in battle.Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host -by the Divine Power of God -cast into hell, Satan and all the evil spirits,who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls.

Amen.

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“The Most Horrible SIN of the Century is the loss of the sense of SIN.”

Bl. John Paul II