 as he is presented in the gospel. The devil, he puts other colors upon God. He presents him as a tyrant, as a judge, as a revenger. And the devil does this because he hates God. John Owen says in communion with God, so long as the father is seen as harsh, judging, and condemning, the soul is filled with fear and dread every time it comes to him. But when God is seen as a father, filled with love, the soul is filled with love to God in return.