CLE; Chapter 2 (Jesus Is Tempted) Flashcards
Good To Know!
We are made in the image of God, yet we are imperfect
We are wired to always be good, but it is our actions and decisions that cause us to be bad
The account of _________ in ________ _____ starts with the ____ ______ guiding Jesus to the desert
Temptation in Matthew’s Gospel, Holy Spirit
Matthew’s Gospel mentions the __ ____ and __ ______ that recall Israel’s journey of faith in the desert and Moses’ encounter with God in Mount _____
40 days and 40 nights, Sinai
When do we see Jesus’ faithfulness to the Father’s saving plan?
In Jesus’ stay in the desert
How did Jesus showcase His faithfulness in the Father’s saving plan?
By overcoming all temptation to turn away from the will of the Father and to trust in the power of riches, popularity, and power
These are the three temptations
Riches, Power, Popularity
This is the first temptation
Riches
It is the turning of stones into bread and is an enticement for Jesus to use His power to satisfy His immediate material needs, and ultimately to save humankind by filling all men’s material needs
Riches
This is the second temptation
Power
It is where Satan took Jesus to the holy city and at the apex of the Temple, he urged Him to jump off to prove that the power of God would help Him and save Him from death
Power
This is the third temptation
Popularity
It is the climax o the temptation account
Popularity
It is where Jesus was tempted to turn away from the Father and worship the devil
Popularity
It is in essence the sin of idolatry, and worshipping false gods
Popularity
How can you relate the first temptation in our lives as humans?
-For us, this is the basic temptation to do anything to become rich
-An example of this is the desire to be an instant millionaire, which is very common in our society today
-In itself, becoming rich is not sinful; it is how we acquire and how we use our riches that can be sinful
How can you relate the second temptation in our lives as humans?
-In our time, this temptation is very common not only among politicians but even among students
-It consists of putting everything, even God, into the pursuit of power over others
-It is where the devil offers us power that we desire if we worship him
How can you relate the third temptation in our lives as humans?
-It was a temptation to gain popularity through an easy, momentarily dazzling way, by abusing the power of God, and in such a self-centered way brings salvation to all
What was Jesus’ response to the first temptation?
The first temptation is centered on HIs fidelity to the Father’s saving plan
“It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by the very word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God”
What was Jesus’ response to the second temptation?
“Do not put the Lord your God to the test”
He refused to misuse His power to save us from sin by some magical act
What was Jesus’ response to the third temptation?
Jesus’ reaction was immediate and total rejection;
“The Lord, you God, shall you worship, and Him alone shall you serve”
Why do humans still fall into temptation?
When we allow ourselves to be lured by passion and fail to discern the true reality of what is being proposed, we fall into temptation: We sin. Temptations are part of our being human
(1) What do we need to do to be able to discern the temptation and lies?
In the Lord’s prayer, we say “and lead us not into temptation.” In saying this, we pray that God will not allow us to succumb to the lure of temptation; we pray that we will not sin
(2) What do we need to do to be able to discern the temptation and lies?
To overcome temptation, we need the Holy Spirit who inspires us to reject the temptation and choose God, rather than sin. This is only possible when we immerse ourselves in prayer; when we kneel and humbly ask for God’s strength and protection
