Satan's accusation that Job fears God merely for profit—that his righteousness is mercenary rather than authentic—poses the fundamental question the entire book will explore: can piety exist without incentive? Satan's cynical reduction of Job's faith to self-interest reflects a perennial temptation to view all goodness as ultimately self-serving. This challenge strikes at the heart of human motivation and the integrity of love directed toward God.

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