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The '''Devil''', also known as the '''Satan''', is a [[fallen angel]] who acts as the eternal opponent to [[God]]. | The '''Devil''', also known as the '''Satan''', is a [[fallen angel]] who acts as the eternal opponent to [[God]]. | ||
In the [[Book of Genesis]], Satan appears to [[Adam]] and [[Eve]] as a serpent and tempts them into committing the first [[sin]]. | |||
In the [[Book of Job]], he tests [[Job (biblical figure)|Job's]] faithfulness to God by inflicting suffering to challenge his righteousness. | In the [[Book of Job]], he tests [[Job (biblical figure)|Job's]] faithfulness to God by inflicting suffering to challenge his righteousness. | ||
In In the [[Synoptic Gospels]], the Devil tempts [[Jesus Christ|Jesus]], opposes God, and embodies evil, testing faith and human weakness. | In In the [[Synoptic Gospels]], the Devil tempts [[Jesus Christ|Jesus]], opposes God, and embodies evil, testing faith and human weakness. | ||
