Days of Praise Podcast
Temptation's Threefold Nature
“And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.” (<a class='bible' href='... More...
- Duration:
- 2m
- Broadcast on:
- 28 Aug 2024
- Audio Format:
- mp3
Welcome to the Days of Praise podcast. A daily devotional by the Institute for Creation Research. Temptations three-fold nature and when the woman saw that the tree was good for food and that it was pleasant to the eyes and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took the fruit thereof and did eat and gave also under her husband with her and he did eat. Genesis three-six. Satan was so successful with his first temptation when he persuaded Adam and Eve to rebel against God's word in the Garden of Eden that he has been using the same technique ever since. By this three-fold temptation, he appeals to the body, soul, and spirit. He first appeals to whatever fleshly appetites a person may have, good for food, then to his emotional responses, pleasant to the eyes, and finally to his spiritual pride, make one wise. John later would call these desires the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life. James identifies them as earthly, sensual, devilish. Satan even brought the same three temptations to bear on Christ himself in the wilderness. If you be the son of God, command that these stones be made bread, that is, satisfy your physical hunger. Cast yourself down from the pinnacle of the temple, thus enjoying the exhilarating feeling of being born up by angels. All these things I will give you without your going to the cross, Satan taunted. Christ, however, stood the test in each case citing an appropriate verse of scripture to gain the victory. Now, when we are tempted, we can draw on his strength and follow his example. Blessed is the man that endures temptation for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to them that love him. God will not suffer you to be tempted above that you are able, but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that you may be able to bear it. If you've enjoyed today's devotional, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and please rate and review so more listeners can find us. To support ICR's ministry, visit icr.org/donate. Your gift of any amount helps us reach others with biblical truth and encouragement. Thanks for listening. We hope you'll start each day with day's praise.