The original unity and harmony is shattered. Love gave way to the need for power and possession which appears here in all its naked ugliness. Man and woman are ensnared in evil symbolized by a giant snake. The idol in the upper left corner points to the real roots of temptation. As in Genesis, temptation begets rejection of the true God, the just relationship with him and human beings among themselves.
Temptation implies a decision of mind and heart.
God's plan and work of salvation. There is a certain usefulness in temptation. It teaches us to know ourselves, urges us to vigilance, and is a constant reminder that God is faithful. Finally, this petition asks for perseverance to the end.