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The '''Three Temptations of Christ''' consisted of [[Satan]] confronting [[Jesus]] at His weakest moment (after He had been fasting for 40 days) and trying to break His [[faith]] and adherence to God.  Jesus passed these temptations as a man, whereupon He embarked upon His ministry and miraculous deeds.   

The '''Three Temptations of Christ''' consisted of [[Satan]] confronting [[Jesus]] at His weakest moment (after He had been fasting for 40 days) and trying to break His [[faith]] and adherence to [[God]].  Jesus passed these temptations as a man, whereupon He embarked upon His ministry and miraculous deeds.   

The First Temptation was for Jesus to act in a self-serving manner by turning stones into bread.<ref>Mt 4:3-4</ref>  Jesus refused.

The First Temptation was for Jesus to act in a self-serving manner by turning stones into bread.<ref>Mt 4:3-4</ref>  Jesus refused.  ''Self-centered behavior is the root of much evil today''.

The Second Temptation was for Jesus to put God to the test by descending from the highest point of the temple.<ref>Mt 4:5-7</ref>  Jesus declined.

The Second Temptation was for Jesus to put God to the test by descending from the highest point of the temple.<ref>Mt 4:5-7</ref>  Jesus declined.  ''Often those who have turned away from God demand a special sign''.

The Third Temptation was for Jesus to accept power over the world in exchange for bowing down to Satan.<ref>Mt 4:8-10</ref>  Jesus passed again, saying one should worship God alone.

The Third Temptation was for Jesus to accept power over the world in exchange for bowing down to Satan.<ref>Mt 4:8-10</ref>  Jesus passed again, saying one should worship God alone.  ''Many evil deeds are motivated by a desire for power over the world, or attention by it''.

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