Why Does God Allow Satan to Attack You? The Spiritual Truth About Ego and Consciousness

You’ve probably wondered, “If God is real and loving, why am I being attacked by Satan?” You’re not alone in asking this. Many people on their spiritual path ask that exact question—especially when facing fear, confusion, or emotional pain.

But the answer isn’t outside of you. It’s within. And once you understand the real nature of God and Satan, you’ll begin to see that what feels like an attack may actually be your greatest opportunity for awakening.

Let’s go deeper.

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You’ve Been Taught God and Satan Are Opposing Beings—But That’s Not the Full Truth

Growing up, you may have been taught that God is a being in the sky, and Satan is an enemy trying to steal your soul. According to those stories, God watches you from afar while Satan tempts and torments you. And at the end of life, you’re judged for how well you resisted.

That sounds like a setup for guilt, fear, and powerlessness, doesn’t it?

You were likely told this story literally. But ancient texts weren’t written to be taken word for word—they were written symbolically. They speak in metaphors because truth is better understood when it’s felt, not just heard.

And the deeper truth is this:

God Is Not Outside of You—God Is Your Consciousness

God is not a man in the clouds keeping score. God is the presence within you that watches your thoughts, emotions, and choices. God is consciousness. When you are still, fully present, and deeply aware—that's when you experience the divine.

Whether you’re holding the hand of a loved one, walking down a busy street, or sitting in silence during a storm—when you're completely present, you are one with God.

This awareness is what guides your intuition, your wisdom, your sense of peace. It’s your divine self. The observer behind your thoughts. It’s you.

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Satan Is Not a Devil—Satan Is Your Ego

So who—or what—is Satan?

Satan is the voice of the ego. It’s the fearful, divisive, anxious voice that tells you you're not good enough. It’s the judgmental inner critic, the one that believes you're separate from God, unworthy of love, and alone in this world.

The ego identifies with labels, roles, and past pain. It clings to false power and control. It’s the voice that tells you to compare, to hate, to doubt, to fear.

Ego, or Satan, is not your enemy. It’s a shadow aspect of you—one that exists only to create contrast. Without darkness, you wouldn’t recognize your light. Without fear, you wouldn’t know the strength of your love.

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Why Does God (Consciousness) Allow Satan (Ego)?

Because contrast is essential for awakening.

You can't know yourself as powerful until you've faced what seems like powerlessness. You can't experience unity until you've felt separated. You must witness the illusion of ego to choose the truth of consciousness.

Satan, or ego, exists to nudge you awake. Every fear, every inner battle is a disguised invitation to remember who you truly are: the divine consciousness behind it all.

And here's the key: Nothing can attack you unless you give it permission. When you stop identifying with fear, the attack loses power. You rise above it—not by fighting it, but by recognizing that it’s not you.

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You Are the Creator, Not the Victim

Everything in your life is a reflection of what you believe to be true. Your reality mirrors your inner permission. Whether it’s a belief system, an old story, or even a spiritual tool—what gives it power is you.

God and Satan are not external forces battling for your soul. They are internal dynamics meant to awaken you to your true identity. God is your awareness. Satan is your ego. One guides you, the other challenges you. But both are there for your growth.

So don’t fear the ego. Don’t fear the challenge. Instead, use every moment—especially the hard ones—as a chance to remember:

You are consciousness. You are the creator. You are the divine.

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Peace and abundance always.

— Dr. Abundant