2119. Tempting God consists in putting his goodness and almighty power to the test by word or deed. Thus Satan tried to induce Jesus to throw himself down from the Temple and, by this gesture, force God to act.49 Jesus opposed Satan with the word of God: “You shall not put the LORD your God to the test.” 50 The challenge contained in such tempting of God wounds the respect and trust we owe our Creator and Lord. It always harbors doubt about his love, his providence, and his power.51
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
154. What are the characteristics of the people of God?
30. Why is faith a personal act, and at the same time ecclesial?
137. Why are the missions of the Son and the Holy Spirit inseparable?
487. What responsibility do human persons have in regard to their own sexual identity?
522. How does one bear witness to the truth?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
Christ’s Return: What Do We Know and What Do We Hope (2 Thessalonians 2:1-12)?
What is the importance of faith in the healing of blind Bartimaeus, described in Matthew 20:29-34?
What is the importance of Christian witness?
What is the significance of the founding of the church in Ephesus described in Acts 19:1-10?
Justification by Faith: What Does the Bible Say? (Romans 1:17)
