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What charge does Satan bring against Job?

Answered by Gene Cunningham, Basic Training Bible Ministries · from The Basics, Lesson 5–2: The Arena—The Souls of Men

Satan answers God with an accusation against His servant: "Does Job fear God for nothing?" He charges that Job's faith is mercenary, that Job only serves God because God has hedged him about and blessed the work of his hands. Take away the blessings, Satan says, put forth Your hand and touch all that he has, and he will surely curse You to Your face. It is the same charge he still brings, insinuating that believers love God only for what they can get out of Him.

Also asked: What accusation does Satan make against Job in his conversation with God? · Why does Satan think Job serves God, and what would happen if God took away his blessings?
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What is Satan's underlying assumption about how people behave when they receive God's favor?

Source: The Basics The Basics, Unit 5, Lesson 5-2 - The Arena—The Souls of Men (Review q5) · Read this lesson in the book →

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