How often does every human being face the three temptations?
The three temptations—lust of the eye, lust of the flesh, and pride of life—are common to all people. Every human being must face these areas, not merely once, but almost every day throughout life. This pattern began with Eve and continues for everyone.
Les teaches that the three areas of temptation—the lust of the eye, the lust of the flesh, and the pride of life—are common to all men. He explains that every human being is going to have to face these areas, and not just once, but almost every day. Eve was the first to face them. In Genesis chapter 3, starting at verse 6, Satan approached her and tantalized her, suggesting something more could be gained if she ate of the forbidden tree. Les points out that Eve already had it good, with the best husband ever made, sinless and perfect, yet she still faced temptation. The context also contrasts the passing things of this world, which are like a blade of grass that comes up in the morning and is cut off in the afternoon, with eternal things that last forever. This underscores why these daily temptations matter.