Counsel #3 — Lucifer’s Envy

Picture: Counsel #3 — Lucifer’s EnvyCSe 58.1

Lucifer, highest of all the angels, became envious of Christ and decided he wanted to be God. Little by little, he let his ego take over and craved the position and power of his Creator. As envy and jealousy over-ran truth, justice and loyalty, Lucifer devolved from light bearer to God’s enemy.^{[58]https://ssnet.org/blog/sunday-jealous-souls/}CSe 58.2

“You have said in your heart…. I will exalt my throne above the stars of God…. I will ascend above the heights of the clouds, I will be like the Most High.” Isaiah 14:13, 14 NKJVCSe 58.3

“Though all his glory was from God, this mighty angel came to regard it as pertaining to himself.CSe 58.4

Not content with his position, though honored above the heavenly host, he ventured to covet homage due alone to the Creator. Instead of seeking to make God supreme in the affections and allegiance of all created beings, it was his endeavor to secure their service and loyalty to himself. And coveting the glory with which the infinite Father had invested His Son, this prince of angels aspired to power that was the prerogative of Christ alone.” Ellen White in Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 35CSe 58.5

Reflect: In what ways can the indulgence of pride cause moral disaster?CSe 58.6