These, in Christ’s case, were always from without; in the believer’s they are from without and within. Temptations, properly so called, are distinct from trials, the latter being for our own good, and often sent by God, the former, being evil, never are (James 1:13). Temptations are resisted and overcome by the word of God. We can never be exposed to them beyond our power to resist (1 Cor. 10:13). The histories of Eve, of Joseph, of Balaam, Achan, David, Jeroboam, Peter, all afford illustrations of true temptations.