Discover what Jesus’s visit with Satan means for Christians
Temptation. In the Christian Bible, Jesus is faced with 3 temptations of the body, mind, and heart at the hands of Satan. These temptations challenged his devotion and faith to the Lord. By walking away from each temptation, Jesus reveals some valuable lessons about faith. We’ll analyzed the 3 temptations of Jesus in this article, explain what they symbolize, and show how they’re significant in Christianity.
Things You Should Know
- The first temptation of Christ, to turn stones to bread, is of the body. Jesus must fight his hunger to obey the Lord’s command.
- The second temptation, to jump off a high building, is of the mind. Jesus refuses to question God’s love and flaunt his power.
- The third temptation, to rule all the kingdoms, is of the heart. Jesus remains loyal to the Lord and refuses to bow down to Satan and rule with him.
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QuestionHow do I avoid these temptations?Cameron Diamond is a Christian Theology Expert based in Jonesville, Florida. With 16 years of experience in the Christian ministry, Cameron has held various ministry positions and is currently a Pastor and Worship Leader at Jonesville Baptist Church. He has served as a Pastor for students for 10 years. He hosts a Christian faith podcast called Innerlight Discipleship. He is an Outpost Director for Stand to Reason, an apologetics ministry that encourages discipleship and relational evangelism through Socratic reason. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Florida. He has an MA in Christian Studies and a BA in Music from the Baptist College of Florida. Currently, he is pursuing his Doctorate of Ministry in Theologies and Apologetics from Liberty University.Start by talking with someone that can help you be closer to God. This could be someone in your ministry, church, or a family member that can help discipline you according to your life. Read the Bible and start praying for wisdom and resilience. Surround yourself with a supportive community of believers that will provide you with encouragement and accountability. Stay focused on God's teachings, avoiding situations and influences that could lead you astray. Remember to keep your mind and heart aligned with God's will, this will provide you resistance to temptation and remain steadfast in your faith.
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- Know that the order of the temptations can be changed depending on what scripture you read. For instance, in Luke, Jesus is first tempted to make bread, then to bow to Satan, and then to leap from the temple.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://bible.org/seriespage/7-third-temptation-jesus-matthew-48-10
- ↑ https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%204%3A3-4&version=NIV
- ↑ https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+4%3A5–7&version=NIV
- ↑ https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+4%3A8–10&version=NIV
- ↑ https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/kevin-deyoung/temptation-is-not-the-same-as-sin/
- ↑ https://st-ignatius.net/lessons-on-the-temptations-of-jesus/
- ↑ https://st-ignatius.net/lessons-on-the-temptations-of-jesus/
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