The Envy of the Devil: Why Satan Hates What God Gave Us (Father Simon Says)

A reflection on The Best of the Week on Relevant Radio revealed why the devil envies humanity. Drawing from the Book of Wisdom — “God formed man to be imperishable... but by the envy of the devil, death entered the world” — Father explained that Satan despises what God gave us: the power to share in His creativity. Unlike angels, humans can bring forth new life through love and union, participating in God’s act of creation itself. Because the devil cannot create, he corrupts: twisting marriage, love, and beauty through abortion, contraception, and distortions of art and sexuality. “The devil hates children, marriage, and beauty,” Father said. Yet, Wisdom reminds us that “the souls of the just are in the hand of God.” Like gold refined by fire, our suffering becomes God’s way of shaping us until He sees His reflection within — transforming envy’s destruction into redemptive love. The best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out here.