What part did curiosity play in Jesus’ mission?
Conclusion: Jesus’ desire—above and beyond all else—was to know and do the will of God. This total reliance on his divine source enabled him to say, “Not my will, but thine, be done” and to take all the steps that led to his final ascension. Taking a stand for divine Mind’s leading One of my favorite Bible stories is the account of Jesus’ three temptations. This account demonstrates the importance of identifying and destroying human curiosity quickly and effectively—by totally relying on God’s power and presence. After 40 days in the wilderness, the devil (temptation coming to Jesus as his own thoughts) suggested that he was without provisions, that he was without protection, and that materiality could give him true pleasure. From a mortal standpoint, Jesus appeared to be at his weakest point—hungry, vulnerable, and lacking in any creature comforts. But it turns out that Jesus was at his most fortified in this wilderness experience, because he had been consciously communing with God fo
