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Penance and the Temptations of Christ Part 2 | Fr. Ambrose Little, O.P.

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The Devil's Temptation and Power Desires

The chapter explores the devil's straightforward temptation of Jesus in exchange for power, drawing parallels to modern temptations like seeking fame or influence disguised as noble pursuits. It discusses how desires for power can lead individuals to idolize ideologies or states of affairs that promise a better world, twisting seemingly good intentions into temptations.

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