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Jesus is tempted by the devil. The Scripture readings today have much to teach us - specifically, about resisting temptation. Whereas Eve and Adam gave in to the wiles of the Ancient Foe, Jesus stood up to the devil and said "No." But he did more than that. In his responses to the temptations, Jesus said "Yes" more and more emphatically to the Father and to His will. This is the key for us: not only do we need to have the courage and strength to say "No" to sin and temptation, we must strive for perfection by saying "Yes" to all that God wants for us. "...Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil."
By Bishop Bill Wack, CSCJesus is tempted by the devil. The Scripture readings today have much to teach us - specifically, about resisting temptation. Whereas Eve and Adam gave in to the wiles of the Ancient Foe, Jesus stood up to the devil and said "No." But he did more than that. In his responses to the temptations, Jesus said "Yes" more and more emphatically to the Father and to His will. This is the key for us: not only do we need to have the courage and strength to say "No" to sin and temptation, we must strive for perfection by saying "Yes" to all that God wants for us. "...Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil."