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ELI5: Why sheep are symbol of innocence, while goats are symbol of the devil?
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Sheep are a metaphor for good men that follow God.  They're cute, harmless & generally do what they're told but they occasionally do something stupid, get themselves into trouble & need help.  They're safe as long as they stay under the watch of the shepard.

Goats, OTOH, are obstinate, uncontrollable & do what they damned well feel like - even if that means eating tin cans.  They reject all authority and insist on going their own way, regardless of what's good for them.  This, as a counterpoint to the sheep, nicely ties into the story of how Satan rebelled against God.