He convinced Eve that Jehovah had bad motives, was not concerned about her welfare, and was withholding freedoms that would make her truly happy.
Sātans pārliecināja Ievu, ka Jehovam ir slikti rīcības motīvi — ka Jehovam nerūp Ievas labklājība un ka viņš tai liedz kaut ko tādu, kas to padarītu īsti laimīgu.