The readings at the beginning of Lent remind about the temptations of Christ which can be the same temptations a typical human being can have even during this season.  The first temptation of Christ is about food. Overeating or over dieting can be associated with this temptation. Jesus points out that not only by bread does one person live.  A person must be dependent on the daily bread from heaven and not rely on one's self. The image of the stone has significance.  Some may have a stony heart close to the will of God, relying only in their own power to sutain themselves with earthly food but not seeking the spiritual food through prayer. The second temptation is about taking the esay way and acquiring dominion and power over otgers trying to be like God.  Out of these three temptations perhaps this was the more enticing.  Jesus who is the king of the universe could have taken the offer.  It was easy (according to the devil) just kneel and worship.   No cross, no passion, no dying just worship for a couple of seconds.  Jesus saw the trap in this for Jesus would fall into the sin of idolatry.  But to avoid all that suffering? Jesus did not take the easy route. No pain no gain.  He was not going to compromise his dignity and become a sellout.  In the daily life this means not fall into the sin of idolatry and also not to comprise dignity for an easy way out. The third temptation is to not practice false religion to the detriment of self.  Jesus is led to the top of the temple and is quoted scripture so he can jump from it.  The danger in the daily life is for a person who gets carried away by high positions of power within the church even if it means being the head of one ministry.  The greatest a person ascends, the greatest the responsibility, and the greatest the fall. This temptation is about making the church a place for careerism which is what Pope Francis warns all to avoid within the church. Another sin associated with this temptation is to misquote the Bible for one's own convenience.  This is what the devil does quoting scripture for his own advantage.  Even the devil knows how to read the Bible and even better than some.  The temptation is to use the Bible for personal gain purposefully quoting passage for own interest.  The temptations of Christ become our own temptations.  Let us pray not to fall into temptation but that we may be delivered from the evil one, by following the example of Christ. And remember the devil will find a way to tempt in many ways, not only three.  He will only go away for a little while but as St. Peter says, "Resist him solid on your faith and the devil will flee." This time of Lent it is precisely a time to resist the temptations so at the end we can come out of the desert stronger in the faith.