Job 1:9-11 | MHM | STEP | v. 9–10 : Satan replies, Does Job fear God for nothing? Have you not put a hedge around him and his household and everything he has? (Job 1:9–10 ). Satan suggests that Job is only good because God has blessed him and protected him. He accuses Job of serving God just for the rewards, not out of real love or faith.

‏ Job 1:9-11

v. 9–10: Satan replies, Does Job fear God for nothing? Have you not put a hedge around him and his household and everything he has? (Job 1:9–10 ^a). Satan suggests that Job is only good because God has blessed him and protected him. He accuses Job of serving God just for the rewards, not out of real love or faith.

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v. 11–12: Satan challenges God, saying, But stretch out your hand and strike everything he has, and he will surely curse you to your face (Job 1:11 ^b). God allows Satan to test Job by taking away his possessions, but not to harm Job himself (Job 1:12 ^c). This shows that God sets limits to what Satan can do. Even when believers suffer, God is still in control and will not let them be tempted above what they can bear (1 Corinthians 10:13 ^d).

In summary, these verses show us that God is sovereign, even over Satan. Faith can be tested, not only for correction, but to prove its reality and strength. When we go through hard times, it does not always mean we have sinned. Sometimes, God allows trials so that we, like Job, can show true faith and bring glory to Him.