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“And war broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels fought against the dragon (e.g. Satan, the enemy of God). The dragon and his angels fought back, but they were defeated, and there was no longer any place for them in heaven. The great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the Devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world-he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him” (Rev 12:7–9 NRSV)
In the New Testament, Satan is the devil who is the archenemy of God that mounts a significant but ultimately futile challenge to God’s authority. Satan is the enemy of Jesus Christ, all humanity, and the kingdom of God.
The Greek translation of Satan is where we got the word devil and it has the connotation of a slanderous accuser. The devil was called also BEELZEBUL (Mt 5.37) and Beliar, or Belial (2 Cor 6.15).
Other characteristic appellations were the evil one (Mt 5.37), the accuser (Rv 12.10), the adversary (1 Pt 5.8), and the enemy (Mt 13.39).
In Lk 10.18 he is characterized as the leader of the devils who were subject to Christ and His Disciples. He was the tempter of Christ, a murderer, a liar, and the father of murderers and liars (Jn 8.39–44).
He was the strong man whom Christ was defeating (Mt 12.29), the prince of the world to be cast out by Jesus’ sacrifice (Jn 12.31; 14.30; 16.11), and the instigator of Judas Iscariot (Jn 13.2, 27) who ultimately is doomed to everlasting fire (Mt 25.41).
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My belief is NO, God no longer loves the devil and don't you either or that wicked creature will attempt to use it against you toward your destruction.
Love God, love your neighbor, love holiness, love the fruits of the Holy Spirit (e.g. love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control). Keep your eyes on Christ.
In the New Testament, Satan is the devil who is the archenemy of God that mounts a significant but ultimately futile challenge to God’s authority. Satan is the enemy of Jesus Christ, all humanity, and the kingdom of God.
The Greek translation of Satan is where we got the word devil and it has the connotation of a slanderous accuser. The devil was called also BEELZEBUL (Mt 5.37) and Beliar, or Belial (2 Cor 6.15).
Other characteristic appellations were the evil one (Mt 5.37), the accuser (Rv 12.10), the adversary (1 Pt 5.8), and the enemy (Mt 13.39).
In Lk 10.18 he is characterized as the leader of the devils who were subject to Christ and His Disciples. He was the tempter of Christ, a murderer, a liar, and the father of murderers and liars (Jn 8.39–44).
He was the strong man whom Christ was defeating (Mt 12.29), the prince of the world to be cast out by Jesus’ sacrifice (Jn 12.31; 14.30; 16.11), and the instigator of Judas Iscariot (Jn 13.2, 27) who ultimately is doomed to everlasting fire (Mt 25.41).
Etc...
My belief is NO, God no longer loves the devil and don't you either or that wicked creature will attempt to use it against you toward your destruction.
Love God, love your neighbor, love holiness, love the fruits of the Holy Spirit (e.g. love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control). Keep your eyes on Christ.
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Although I believe your question is a legitimate one, I think it's sufficient enough to know that God loves righteousness and hates wickedness. Therefore I believe we should not dwell on evil and instead keep our focus on Jesus Christ the Lord and rest our minds on His holiness and goodness and love. 
Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
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What I think is amazing is that God isn't surprised by anything. It's not like the Lord ever said, "Oops! I did not see that one coming!" or "Wow, how did THAT happen?" or "Perhaps I should have done things differently...?"
In our miniscule minds we think inside a limited scope of a temporary reality. We can't think our way out of a paper bag. Time does not exist in God's eternal reality. Evil does not exist in God's reality. Hate does not exist in God's eternal reality. Darkness does not exist in God's eternal reality. We cannot comprehend the fullness of God. God's love toward us blows my mind!
The more I think upon the reality of the eternal realm of God's glory, the less I care about the temporary realm of darkness.
In our miniscule minds we think inside a limited scope of a temporary reality. We can't think our way out of a paper bag. Time does not exist in God's eternal reality. Evil does not exist in God's reality. Hate does not exist in God's eternal reality. Darkness does not exist in God's eternal reality. We cannot comprehend the fullness of God. God's love toward us blows my mind!
The more I think upon the reality of the eternal realm of God's glory, the less I care about the temporary realm of darkness.
Not all of them, but here are a few
;- Psalm 5:5, "The boastful shall not stand before Thine eyes; Thou dost hate all who do iniquity,"
- Psalm 11:5, "The Lord tests the righteous and the wicked, and the one who loves violence His soul hates."
- Lev. 20:23, "Moreover, you shall not follow the customs of the nation which I shall drive out before you, for they did all these things, and therefore I have abhorred them."
- Prov. 6:16-19, "There are six things which the Lord hates, yes, seven which are an abomination to Him: [SUP]17[/SUP] Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, [SUP]18[/SUP] A heart that devises wicked plans, feet that run rapidly to evil, [SUP]19 [/SUP]A false witness who utters lies, and one who spreads strife among brothers."
- Hosea 9:15, "All their evil is at Gilgal; indeed, I came to hate them there! Because of the wickedness of their deeds I will drive them out of My house! I will love them no more; All their princes are rebels."
- Romans 9:13, "Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated"
i think God is incapable of hate..that's what i think..
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That's not a biblical viewpoint, however. Read: Does God hate? If God is love, how can He hate?
i think God is incapable of hate..that's what i think..
