No Shortcuts, No Shams

The second test Jesus faced from Satan, as recorded in Luke's gospel, is an enticement to gain all the dominion and glory of the kingdoms of the world in exchange for worshipping Satan. Why was this tempting to Christ? Why did He turn it down? What was the down-side? In the end, we will find that Satan's offer of a shortcut was only a sham and not worth trading His allegiance to His loving Father.