2007-10-19 07:33:45 · 3 answers · asked by John Galt 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
One of the mysteries of the Christian life is why God didn’t just throw Satan into the lake of fire immediately after he sinned. We know that God will one day destroy Satan once and for all by throwing him into the Lake of Fire where he will be tortured day and night forever (Revelation 20:10), but sometimes we wonder why God has not destroyed Satan already. Perhaps we will never know God’s reasoning in this particular situation, but we do know certain things about God.
First, we know He is absolutely sovereign over all creation, and this includes Satan, who is “on a very short leash.” Certainly, Satan and his demons wreak havoc in the world, but they are only allowed to go so far and no farther. We also know that God has planned everything from the beginning of time to the end. Nothing can thwart His plans and things are proceeding exactly on schedule. “The LORD of hosts has sworn: ‘As I have planned, so shall it be, and as I have purposed, so shall it stand’” (Isaiah 14:24).
Second, “we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28). Whatever God has planned for Satan, that plan will be the best one possible, resulting in God’s perfect wrath and justice being satisfied and His perfect righteousness being glorified. Those who love Him and who wait for His plan to be fulfilled will be thrilled to be part of that plan and will praise and glorify Him as they see it unfold.
Third, we know to call into question God’s plan and its timing is to call into question God Himself, His judgment, His character and His very nature. It is not wise to question His right to do exactly as He pleases. The Psalmist tells us “As for God, His way is perfect” (Psalm 18:30). Whatever plan comes from the mind of the Almighty is the most perfect plan possible. It is true that we can’t expect to understand that mind perfectly, as He reminds us “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, says the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts” (Isaiah 55:8-9). Nevertheless, our responsibility to God is to obey Him, to trust Him, and to submit to His will, whether we understand it or not.
Recommended Resource: The Serpent of Paradise by Erwin Lutzer.
2007-10-19 07:39:31 · answer #1 · answered by Freedom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no mystery in the creation of Satan.
God created Satan as a competition against Himself for us to hear both sides and choose God verses Satan after giving us free will and informing us all about good way of life through the Divine Revelations, His Messengers and Prophets.
It is God's selection process. God wants to choose the people most obedient to Him and wants to weed out all who will choose Satan. So that He can burn Satan and all his followers in hell fire. This way those whom God will settle in heaven, will live in peace and tranquility without any evil in heaven to misguide and derail the good servants of God.
Does it make any sense?
Does mystery of Satan clears now?
If not please let me know too.
2007-10-19 15:03:09 · answer #2 · answered by majeed3245 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, actually when it goes down Satan is going to win very quickly. The much more interesting fight is the undercard where the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus duke it out for 12 rounds. (Easter Bunny wins by TKO)
2007-10-19 14:47:53 · answer #3 · answered by Ryan 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋