Christs temptation and transfiguration practically explained and improved in several sermons /

Thirdly observe, In Tempting, Satan pretendeth to help the tempted party to a better condition, as here he seemeth careful to have bread provided for Christ at his need, yea pretendeth respect to his glory, and to have him manifest himself to be the Son of God, by such a miracle as he prescribeth. This seeming tenderness, counselling Christ to support his life and health, was the snare laid for him. Thus he dealt with our first Parents, he seeketh to weaken the reputation of Gods love and kindness to man, and to breed in the Woman's mind a good opinion of himself. That his suggestions might make the greater impression upon her, he manageth all his discourse with her, that all the advice which he seemeth to give her, proceeded of his love, and good affection towards her and her husband; pretending a more then ordinary desire and care of mans good, Gen. 3. 5. as if he could direct him how to become a match for God himself. So still he dealeth with us; for alas, otherwise in vain is the snare laid in the sight of any Bird, Prov. 1. 17. He covereth the snare laid for mans destruction with a fair pretence of Love, to advance man to a greater happiness, and so pretendeth the good of those whom he meaneth wholly to destroy. He enticeth ⟨p. 49⟩the covetous with dishonest gain, which at length proveth a real loss: The sensual with vain pleasures, which at length prove the greatest pain to body and soul: The ambitious with honours, which really tend to their disgrace. Always trust God, but disbelieve the Devil, who promoteth mans destruction under a pretence of his good and happiness. How can Satan and his instruments, put us upon any thing that is really good for us?

Thirdly observe, In Tempting, Satan pretendeth to help the tempted party to a better condition, as here he seemeth careful to have bread provided for Christ at his need, yea pretendeth respect to his glory, and to have him manifest himself to be the Son of God, by such a miracle as he prescribeth. This seeming tenderness, counselling Christ to support his life and health, was the snare layed for him. Thus he dealt with our first Parents, he seeketh to weaken the reputation of Gods love and kindness to man, and to breed in the Womans mind a good opinion of himself. That his suggestions might make the greater impression upon her, he manageth all his discourse with her, that all the advice which he seemeth to give her, proceeded of his love, and good affection towards her and her husband; pretending a more then ordinary desire and care of mans good,