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How could Jesus be tempted in every way just like we are and yet never sin? Some mistakenly assume He was victorious over temptation because He was divine but that’s not the case. He was divine but he laid aside every advantage of His divine nature and lived life as any other man, yet without sin. So how did He do it? He did not overcome temptation because He was divine but because He was prepared! The source of His strength lay in the spiritual disciplines He practiced—prayer, scripture, worship and obedience to the Father.
“Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.”
— Hebrews 2:18 (NIV 1984)
Lord Jesus, help us and deliver us from evil. In Your holy name we pray. Amen.