Does the Satan Have Control Over Suffering?
The soul develops and advances through various challenges in the world. Even Satan is not an independent force, but is sent by the Creator of the Universe.
- דניאל בלס
- פורסם כ"ז אדר התשע"ה

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Hello, due to my ongoing suffering, I read and try to understand God's influence on what happens to a person. I read on several religious sites, perhaps also here, that Satan controls some things, or completely controls them, which is why human suffering is immense. I would like to understand this. Thank you very much.
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Hello and blessings,,
Everything that exists in reality stems from and is managed by the Creator of the Universe.
Satan is not an independent force but was created in the world in order to test us. The ultimate goal of all suffering is beneficence, similar to a child who sometimes needs an injection and requires discipline and studies, etc., and all their difficulties are intended to develop them and bring them to a higher and higher state. Thus, the soul develops and advances through the various trials in this world.
It is very important to read the following articles, which directly address the topic of suffering and how to regard it as people of faith:
If everything is for the better - then why pray??
https://www.hidabroot.org/he/article/3024
If a Father Loves - Then Why Does It Hurt?
https://www.hidabroot.org/he/article/125233
Small Father and Big Father - How to View God?
https://www.hidabroot.org/he/article/95502
An Answer to Job's Question:
https://www.hidabroot.org/he/article/88622
With God’s help, may all your troubles be resolved, and may you find faith and meaning in everything that happens in your life.
Yours sincerely,
Daniel Bess