I was tempted just like you, yet I did not sin. People tend to idolize me, creating false images of me. When you read My Word, you miss much of my earthly nature. I was fully God and fully man. From my daily interactions with the disciples and loved ones like Martha and Mary, you see that I didn’t shine with a bright light. Before my ministry, I worked and even had business dealings. People treated me as a regular man—cheating, lying, and interacting with me as they do with you. Often, they broke promises or negotiated unfairly. The temptation was not their bad behavior but the pressure I felt to respond. I felt what you feel when people lie or cheat, but I did not sin. Whenever these feelings arose, I turned to Abba. I was always with My Father and knew I had to stay close to Him—it was a matter of life and death. It was through Him that I gained the strength to resist temptation. You must stay with Me always. No one understands you as I do. I know your struggles because I understand the pressure of temptation. I love you, forgive you, marry you, wash you, provide for you, and uphold you. I am your Life. Stay connected to Me.
