Is temptation a form of subconscious stubbornness resisting the will of the conscious mind?

Here again is an example of an interplay between the subconscious and the conscious levels of the mind. Where the conscious self might well have an ongoing awareness and recurring thoughts about wanting to do something tempting, it is the subconscious, for the most part, driving the reoccurrence of such thoughts. The conscious mind is more analytical and is very good at ranking things and acting on inner beliefs that help regulate and provide structure governing what the person will tolerate and how cautious and moral and ethical will be their conduct. It is the subconscious, and often the deep subconscious, that may well harbor strong feelings about certain perceived opportunities and be willing to throw caution to the wind in order to savor new delights and pleasures in a desperate seeking of something better, because it is so often mired in worry and concern for safety, as that is its imperative, but that does not mean it will not create a strong craving to bend the rules to have something pleasurable in its existence. So a recurring inner temptation that intrudes on the thoughts and becomes a distraction and potentially an action taken that compromises the person and becomes a time of great regret, for example, an act of infidelity or an act of wrongdoing that is discovered and sets in motion a series of consequences very unpleasant and painful, become a very high price to pay for indulging one’s inner child. Here again are ongoing responsibilities for learning, growth, and the gaining of wisdom to develop discipline which would be a positive example of something one needs to have, to persevere in their day-to-day life.