The temptations of Jesus ask us to consider what kinds of serpentine side trails we are tempted to travel. This week I want to look at the Path of Despair, how we get lured onto it, and why it is such a dead end. Without a rival to compete with in life, so often our sense of feeling like we matter rests on our own sense of self-esteem. The problem is our self-esteem is like the weather, riding out changing highs and lows. We have a lot to unpack, and I am confident there will be plenty for us all to chew on.