How did Satan first begin to tempt Eve?

How did Satan first begin to tempt Eve?

• A. Doubt God and his word
• B. Promise of wealth
• C. Offer of power
• D. Question the color of the garden

Answer: (A)

Temptation starts by undermining trust in what God has said. In the Genesis account, the serpent opens by asking, “Did God actually say, You shall not eat of any tree in the garden?” That question sowing doubt makes Eve wonder whether God’s command is truly true or fair. Eve repeats the command, but the doubt is already taking hold, making her more open to deception. The serpent then denies the negative consequences and hints at a positive outcome—gaining wisdom and becoming like God—yet the initial move was to cast doubt on God’s word and motives, not to entice with wealth, power, or something about the garden’s color. So the first step of the temptation is to plant doubt about what God has said.

Temptation starts by undermining trust in what God has said. In the Genesis account, the serpent opens by asking, “Did God actually say, You shall not eat of any tree in the garden?” That question sowing doubt makes Eve wonder whether God’s command is truly true or fair. Eve repeats the command, but the doubt is already taking hold, making her more open to deception. The serpent then denies the negative consequences and hints at a positive outcome—gaining wisdom and becoming like God—yet the initial move was to cast doubt on God’s word and motives, not to entice with wealth, power, or something about the garden’s color. So the first step of the temptation is to plant doubt about what God has said.