Why do people blame Satan when he is only doing the job that God appointed him to do?

Answer 1

In Torah, the Jewish scriptures, we are told that G-d created angels, forces of spirituality, that are totally and completely under His control and direction. These spiritual forces do not have free will or self volition. They can only do what G-d directs them to do. One of these angels is called S'Tan and he was created to perform the office of 'ADA', as on 'Law and Order' and is called the Accuser. He does this because G-d created him to that it. He has no choice in the matter. The idea of 'fallen angel' or angel in rebellion' is totally a Christian idea gotten from Persia and the Zoroastrian religion.

Answer 2

I understand where you're coming from with this question. I feel sorry for Satan, and Judas for that matter. They both performed necessary roles, and are maligned for it.

As for why do people blame Satan. Easy, they are too weak to admit they were wrong. They are too cowardly to admit that they were at fault. They are too pathetic to face the repercussions of their own actions, and too gutless to be held responsible for their own actions. That is why they blame Satan. "Satan made me do it!", "I was tempted by Satan". They pass the blame to Satan. They use Satan as a shield from the responsibility that accompanies the choices they make. If you make a bad choice, then it was Satan's fault, not yours, you're free to wipe you hands clean of it, cause it wasn't really your fault, it was Satan that made you do it! If you make a good choice however, then it was all you, or with the help of god.

Answer 3

God didn't appoint satan to turn against Him! where in the world did you get that idea? God created satan to serve Him. He was an angel in heaven. satan is the one who messed up, not God! Whatever!

Answer 4

Great question..Star for you..
James says;
Submit to God Resist the devil, and he will flee.

does that not prove we have to do something, and we can overcome temptation, instead of blaming a evil spirit?

But on satan being appointed to that job by God that I'm not sure on, do you have scriptures. thanks

Answer 5

And take responsibility for are OWN actions?
We are talking about humans here - right?
Pass the buck is almost ingrained in our DNA now.
Look at all the self help books and lawyers - they all say someone else is is at fault.

Answer 6

where does it say that God appointed satan to lead people away from the light? Carol Anne come towards the light Carol Anne.......hehehe

Answer 7

God did not appoint satan to rebel, fall from heaven and turn into an evil entity who desires to destroy humans because he knows his end is the lake of fire.

Satan himself decided what role he would play.

Answer 8

He was sent to help Adam and Eve to be obedient to God's laws. He wanted to be worshipped and used his free will to corrupt the humans rather than help them.
He wanted to have sex with women and left his place in heaven to do so. Jude 6 and Genesis 6:1- end

Answer 9

the answer to your question has been asked from within...do a job wrong, you catch 18 kinds of Hell. outshine everyone, then you're expected to shine all the time. a comedian said, "when you do a job right, nobody's sure you've done anything." where am i going with this? i dont know. i'm rambling (ADHD)

Answer 10

Jesus said: “And do not bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the wicked one.” Jehovah never tempts people “with evil things.” (James 1:13) Temptation comes from the wicked one, Satan the Devil. (Ruth 1:20, 21; In answer to the request, “Do not bring us into temptation,” Jehovah does not abandon his faithful servants, though he permits them to be tempted. Indeed, “God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out in order for you to be able to endure it.”—1 Corinthians 10:13.