Temptation

One cannot overcome temptation through mere human will; true victory lies in developing a love for higher ideals and conduct through spiritual transformation. 156:5.5

Transform temptation by redirecting energies into higher channels and enter the spirit kingdom to enjoy comparative deliverance from the slave-bondage of the flesh, following the new way of mortal living revealed by Jesus. 34:7.6 156:5.4

Adam's one hundred years on earth concluded with Serapatatia, influenced by temptation and flattery, convincing Eve to embark on a secret, ill-fated project. 75:3

In the Urantia Book

Jesus’ great temptations

• Despite the lucrative offer to found a school in Damascus, Jesus remained steadfast in his mission and refused to be swayed by worldly temptations. 128:4.1-4
• During the final week on Mount Hermon, Jesus faced the great temptation and won unquestioned sovereignty over his universe. (134:8.6,9)

Bible parallels

Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.

• Make a new covenant in heart and mind 156:5.5 — Heb 8:9-11.
• Old overcome by new 156:5.5 — 2 Co 5:17; Eph 4:22-24; Col 3:9-10.
• Overcome evil with good 156:5.5 — Ro 12:21.
• Spirit of the life of Jesus 34:7.6 — Ro 8:2.
• Faith is victor over flesh 34:7.6 — 1 Jn 5:4.
• Harden heart of Pharaoh 156:5.4 — Ex 4:21; Ex 7:3; Ex 14:4,17.
• “God said” 156:5.4 — Gn 22:1-2; Ex 3:4-17; 1 Ki 13:26; 2 Ki 9:36; Lv 6:1-30; Is 8:11-13; Jer 7:13-14; Nm 1:1-4; Dt 2:1-7; Jos 4:1-3; 1 Sam 9:17.
• You know better 156:5.4 — Jm 1:13-14.
• Transform temptations 156:5.4 — Ro 12:2.

See also

• flesh
• sex:urge
• sin