They are no longer the villain; they are a tool.
True spirituality usually emphasizes and personal responsibility . The claim that God is responsible for our "ill deeds" is often less about theology and more about the fear of facing our own shadows. It is the ultimate form of passing the buck. 4 : My Ill Deeds Are the Work of God
Whether it’s a character in a dark novel or a real-world figure avoiding accountability, the claim that "My Ill Deeds Are the Work of God" is a fascinating, albeit dangerous, intersection of faith and ego. They are no longer the villain; they are a tool
At the heart of this mindset is the concept of the "Divine Instrument." The logic suggests that if God is all-powerful and controls the universe, then every action—good or bad—must be part of a grand, celestial blueprint. It is the ultimate form of passing the buck
By framing a "sin" or an "ill deed" as a divine mandate, the individual achieves two things:
It’s the ultimate psychological "get out of jail free" card. When the weight of guilt becomes too heavy to bear, some turn to a startling justification: I didn’t do it; God did it through me.
