The nature of Satan s temptations is to get us to doubt God's love, sufficiency and faithfulness. The devil tempts with the invented and imaginary glory of the world and also in the spiritual places--the temple the Church . Many have caved into the spiritual temptations, demanding a miracle from God or trusting God insensibly. "Satan tries to tempt us," says brother Ed, "by causing us to act apart from a clear word from God."