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The Lord allows the hells to lead the good into temptation, consequently to introduce falsities and evils. They also put all they have into doing this, for when they are doing it, they are in their element and are enjoying it. But at that time the Lord Himself is present directly - and by means of angels indirectly - with those undergoing temptation and is offering resistance by refuting the falsities of the spirits from hell and dispersing their evil. From this, comes renewal, hope and victory. In this way, the truths of faith and the goods of charity [present with a person] are implanted more deeply and strengthened more firmly.
But the hells are not allowed by the Lord to do anything at all except for the sake of the end that good may come out of it. This is to say that truth and good may be made firmer and stronger with those who undergo temptation. In the entire spiritual world there reigns the end in view, emanating from the Lord, that nothing whatever should take place, not even the smallest thing, except in order that good may come out of it. This is why the Lord's kingdom is called a kingdom of ends and useful purposes. (Heavenly Secrets #6574)

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