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DIVINITY OF CHRIST · TEMPTATION

Jesus Was Tempted

Matthew 4:1

The Tension
PASSAGE AMatthew 4:1
Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.
Analysis

Jesus is tempted by the devil, which is not applicable to an all good, all powerful God.

Perspectives

THE CHRISTIAN RESPONSE

Jesus was tempted in his human nature but did not sin; this demonstrates his ability to sympathize with human weakness.

THE ISLAMIC POSITION

God cannot be tempted by evil; Jesus being tempted shows he is not God.

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