What are the three temptations every person faces?
The three temptations every person faces are the lust of the eye, the lust of the flesh, and the pride of life. John lists these as common to all men, faced not just once but almost every day, with Eve as the first example in Genesis chapter 3.
Les explains that every human being has to face these three areas of temptation—the lust of the eye, the lust of the flesh, and the pride of life—not just once, but almost every day. He points to Eve as the first person to face them, noting that Satan approached her, tantalized her, and suggested something more could be gained if she listened and ate of the forbidden tree. Yet Eve already had it pretty good: a sinless, perfect husband. Les also contrasts the passing things of this world, which fade like a blade of grass cut down, with eternal things that last forever and ever.
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Who was the first person to face the three temptations?
Eve was the first person to face these three areas of temptation that are common to all men.