The Origin Of Evil
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Satan's rebellion was to be a lesson to the universe through all coming ages, a perpetual testimony to the nature and terrible results of sin.
The law of love being the foundation of the government of God.... God desires from all His creatures the service of love--homage that springs from an intelligent appreciation of His character. He takes no pleasure in a forced allegiance, and to all He grants freedom of will, that they may render Him voluntary service.
But there was one that chose to pervert this freedom. Sin originated with him ...Lucifer.
Pride in his own glory nourished the desire for supremacy. ... "Why," questioned this mighty angel, "should Christ have the supremacy? Why is He thus honored above Lucifer?"..Lucifer went forth to diffuse the spirit of discontent among the angels.
God in His great mercy bore long with Lucifer.
Until fully developed, sin would not appear the evil thing it was. Heretofore it had had no place in the universe of God, and holy beings had no conception of its nature and malignity. They could not discern the terrible consequences that would result from setting aside the divine law.
The same spirit that prompted rebellion in heaven still inspires rebellion on earth. Satan has continued with men the same policy which he pursued with the angels. His spirit now reigns in the children of disobedience. Like him they seek to break down the restraints of the law of God and promise men liberty through transgression of its precepts. Reproof of sin still arouses the spirit of hatred and resistance.
The Son of God passed through the portals of the tomb, that through death He might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil. Hebrews 2:14.