It is easier to go with the flow than to go against it.
We want to do charity acts that will help others.
We may get thanked for it and get the appreciation of others and they speak well of us.
Surely we will feel good about that.
But it can also come to a stage where we begin to desire for praise and appreciation from others.
The temptation to boost our ego comes subtly and we need to check ourselves.
It may require us to go against the flow of our desires and know what God wants of us.
For Jesus, as much people were looking for Him, He knew that His mission is to preach the Good News because that was why He come.
Jesus knew the temptation when He saw it coming.
Let us ask Jesus to help us be aware of the subtle temptations to go with the flow of our desires.
Jesus knows our weaknesses, and He will help us overcome our temptations.
That was why He came.