GOD has been taking steps to ensure that rebellion against him will never occur again.

Immediately after Adam and Eve sinned, God passed sentence on the guilty parties. He also revealed his purpose to undo the damage they had caused.

As mentioned earlier, Satan did not question God’s power but, rather, God’s right to rule. Satan wants to rule God’s children.

Suppose one of your relatives has no children and wants to gain custody of yours. He takes you to court and accuses  you of neglecting and misguiding your children. To settle the issue and clear your name, you will have to present evidence. Your children will have to testify too. Similarly, Satan accuses God of lying and all humans of serving Him out of selfish interest.—Genesis 3:4, 5; Job 1:9-11; 2:4, 5.

In a serious court case, it takes time to resolve the issues. But God’s final judgment will set a universal and eternal precedent that will sanctify God’s name and vindicate his way of ruling. And God will completely undo all the damage that Satan caused, just as He did in Job’s case.—Job 42:10.