AC 2813
All the genuine rational consists of good and truth. The Lord's Divine rational as to good could not suffer, or undergo temptations; for no genius or spirit inducing temptations can come near to Good Divine, as it is above all attempt at temptation. But Truth Divine bound was what could be tempted; for there are fallacies, and still more falsities, which break in upon and thus tempt it; for concerning Truth Divine some idea can be formed, but not concerning Good Divine except by those who have perception, and are celestial angels. It was Truth Divine which was no longer acknowledged when the Lord came into the world, and therefore it was that from which the Lord underwent and endured temptations. Truth Divine in the Lord is what is called the "Son of man," but Good Divine is what is called the "Son of God." Of the "Son of man" the Lord says many times that He was to suffer, but never the Son of God.
Jesus said to His disciples, Behold the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is delivered into the hands of sinners. (Matthew 26:45)
The tempter said, If Thou art the Son of God, cast Thyself down; for it is written, He shall give His angels charge concerning You, lest haply You dash Your foot against a stone. Jesus said unto him, It is written again, You shall not tempt the Lord thy God. (Matthew 4:6-7; Luke 4:9-12)
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