--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It is Satan's work to fill men's hearts…" description: "\"It is Satan's work to fill men's hearts with doubt. He leads them to look upon God as a stern judge. He tempts them to sin, and then to regard themselv..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e3e/ellen-g-white-1229_approach_it-is-satan-s-work-to-fill-men-s-hearts_744581.jpg" --- # It is Satan's work to fill men's hearts with doubt. He… ![“It is Satan's work to fill men's hearts with doubt. He leads them to look upon God as a stern judge. He tempts them to sin, and then to regard themselves as too vile to approach their heavenly Father or to excite His pity. The Lord understands all this. Jesus assures His disciples of God's…” quote by Ellen G. White](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e3e/ellen-g-white-1229_approach_it-is-satan-s-work-to-fill-men-s-hearts_744581.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e3e/ellen-g-white-1229_approach_it-is-satan-s-work-to-fill-men-s-hearts_744581.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e3e/ellen-g-white-1229_approach_it-is-satan-s-work-to-fill-men-s-hearts_744581.jpg) > “It is Satan's work to fill men's hearts with doubt. He leads them to look upon God as a stern judge. He tempts them to sin, and then to regard themselves as too vile to approach their heavenly Father or to excite His pity. The Lord understands all this. Jesus assures His disciples of God's sympathy for them in their needs and weaknesses. Not a sigh is breathed, not a pain felt, not a grief pierces the soul, but the throb vibrates to the Father's heart.” [Ellen G. White](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ellen-g-white/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Doubt and self‑condemnation are tactics of Satan that distance people from God's mercy, but God remains compassionate toward human frailty. **In simple terms:** Satan creates doubt; God is compassionate. Key Takeaway Trust God's sympathy despite doubts. Themes faith spiritual warfare compassion self‑esteem Mood reflective hopeful Type spiritual encouraging When to use this quote - personal prayer - counseling - church teaching - spiritual counseling Key Concepts theology psychology redemption Questions to Reflect On - How can you recognize God's compassion in moments of doubt? - What practices help counter self‑condemnation? 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