It is encouraging to hear that Jesus had the same human nature as us. Yes, teachings of the churches historically have undermined this truth. It sounds like something they would not want said. But it is true that Jesus was the same in human nature as we are. His persistent refusal to sin was despite having a weak human nature that might have succumbed to temptation like we do, but despite suffering pain in refusal to sin, he did not sin. This is a genuine example to us, to teach us to refuse to sin. Being Son of God did not in any way negate the humanness of Jesus or make him different to us. We can learn what he learned. He learned to obey God even in times of suffering. So can we. He did so unto death. So can we. God raised him from the dead and he is no longer weak and vulnerable to temptation like he was before, and we can be raised to be like him if we follow his teachings with faith in him. In the meantime the truth sets us free.
