If a religion teaches that the prophet was tempted but did not succumb to the temptation, dissonance theory would predict that the religion would also teach that the prophet would:

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Dissonance theory suggests that overcoming temptation without succumbing can lead to increased self-righteousness and a punitive attitude toward those who do succumb, as a way to justify one's own actions and maintain self-esteem.

If a Religion Teaches That the Prophet Was Tempted but Did