The purpose of documenting the Temptation, and the ultimate thing that this documentation proves, is that Christ Almighty was tempted as we were (though to an infinitely greater degree - Tempted by Satan himself), and unlike us, rose above the temptations brought before him (Godlike control over hunger (ignoring the fast that Christ was on), Godlike control over the Angelic Hosts (all while intentionally distorting and twisting the teachings of the prophets to infer that the Bible [Talmud] says something it did not), and Godlike control over the entire earth (so long as Christ bows down to Satan as the authority).
In all three Temptations, Christ rebuked Satan. I'm sure that, in the same position, none of us would be able to.
Insofar as what you've stated above, I'm not sure I understand (a) where it's coming from, and (b) where you're going with it, so it's tough for me to debate it. My gut instinct says that this is an incorrect interpretation of Scripture. If that is the case, a simple question:
Do you believe that the Scriptures, revealed to us by God through His servants, is absolutely correct? If not, what have your studies led to believe you is false in the Bible?
:) ttt
The answer is simple, I only believe about half of what I read. I question everything! Including the Bible.
Political motives(whether you amit them or not) were at work then, as they are now.
Some would call me foolish. I prefer to be practical. Don't ask me what I accept and what I donot, because I cannot state it that directly. Suffice it to say, This is why I listen not, to most interpreters and preachers. Everyone has a agenda.