The GOSPEL is a joyful message (Evangelii Gaudium). Therefore the Ev Mt. 4.1-11
shows us the struggle of Jesus about HIS rightly fitting strategy.
After baptized by John Jesus has made - in a long desert-retreat - a decision about HIS strategy. The story shows a triple NO in regard of the question HOW to activate, HOW to realize the "Kingdom of God" (fulness of life).
Mt proclaims very clear: Jesus has not given in to the temptation!
Temptation I :
[situation] We people are really hungry... HOW to satisfy this hunger ?
The devil proposes: if you are almighty, use your power (change stone into bread).
Jesus responded: NO (no way) / you need the Word of God !
Temptation II :
[situation] We people are falling... HOW to rescue us ?
The devil proposes: If you are almighty, suspend the Natural LAW ("Angels" will..)
Jesus responded: NO (no way) / the Creation of God is right (very good).
Temptation III :
[situation] We people are worshipping: attracted by... HOW to achieve ?
The devil proposes: If you don't use the almighty power: worship me, the devil:
(problem solving by stealing, lying, whoring, cheating ... at least a little bit.. etc...)
Jesus responded: NO (no way) / stay attracted by God (and his order)
After such a strategical decision Jesus is ready to go to work. To perform a healing life-style: to open the eyes and hands, the mind and the hearts of his people (to empower them to solve their problems), to respect the creation-law (accepting the political, economical religious power-struggle / the cross / the transformation by evolution), attracted by God (as the unifying mystery of humanity).
INTER-dependence - DAY: The State, the Church and Jesus; the natural Law, the Creation-Law and the human Law > to bring into a healthy balance ?
and this in You, in your group, in the society.
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