because it suits his purpose to a ‘t’. He is utterly vicious in his intentions. What shall we make of Satan? It is important to notice that his attack on Job had to be cleared with the Lord. Satan could not touch this good man, unless God gave him permission. Satan is clearly not a free agent. These chapters show us that he can do no more than God permits him to do. There is a grave danger in some Christian circles of becoming so preoccupied with the Evil One, that he is pictured as though he were