DOES SATAN USE THE NAME OF OTHER TO SIN ?
- Ms Yuna Salazar
- Jan 20
- 1 min read
Yes, Catholic teaching holds that Satan (the Devil, Lucifer) tempts people to sin, and while he doesn't literally use another person's name as a spell, he uses deception, distraction, and discouragement (the "3 Ds") to lead people into sin, often by whispering lies or exploiting weaknesses, making you feel like you're hearing something or being pushed, but it's your own choices, influenced by evil, that lead to sin, not a spoken curse.
How Satan Works (Catholic Perspective):
The Tempter: Satan, a fallen angel, tempts humans to turn away from God and choose sin.
Deception & Accusation: He's called the "Accuser" (Revelation 12:10) and an "Angel of Light" (2 Corinthians 11:14), meaning he can appear good or whisper lies that seem true, leading you to sin.
Exploiting Weakness: He uses your own desires, fears, and pride (the "3 Ds") to draw you into sin, often by making you feel unworthy or distracting you from God's grace.
Not Direct Control (Usually): While possession is a real Catholic belief, for most people, Satan influences through temptation and suggestion, not by speaking through someone else to make you sin.
In Summary:
Satan tempts you to sin, but you make the choice.
He might make you think you hear things or feel compelled, but it's deception, not necessarily a literal voice in another person.
The "other person" could be a tool of his temptation (e.g., someone encouraging a bad habit), but the core issue is your susceptibility to sin, which Satan exploits.
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