The Father of Evil

            I’m not going to lie. I’ve always been fascinated by Satan. Who is he? Why in the world did he try to fight God? Did it hurt when he fell from Heaven?

            Now, some Christians may say that being interested in Satan is unhealthy. My thoughts? Know your opponent. Let’s look at what the Bible says about the wicked one.

His Biography

            The prophet Isaiah writes, “How you have fallen from heaven, morning star, son of the dawn! You have been cast down to the earth, you who once laid low the nations!

            You said in your heart, ‘I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God; I will sit enthroned on the mount of assembly, on the utmost heights of Mount Zaphon.

            I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.’

            But you are brought down to the realm of the dead, to the depths of the pit.” (Isaiah 14:12-15, NIV)

            Physically Isaiah is talking about Babylon, but this description doubles as a biography of Satan. In fact, in the KJV “morning star” is “Lucifer”, making the connection even more explicit.

The Monster

            The monster Satan fell to is the same one that gets us: pride. Pride is wanting glory and acclaim you don’t deserve. Satan looked around wanted a bigger piece of the pie.

            And He got the boot because no one touches God’s glory. It all goes to Him. Every last sliver. Don’t try to take it.

            Satan told himself he wanted to be above God’s creation, when he was a part of it. The only one outside of the created world is God Himself.

Why Did I Write This?

            I don’t know. That’s the simple answer. Satan has always fascinated me, and it’s intriguing that even he fell to pride.

            So I guess I also wrote this as a warning. If a wise, once-perfect angel like Lucifer can fall to pride, then imperfect humans can, too. Don't kid yourself.
            "And he (Jesus) said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven" (Luke 10:18, KJV). Yeah, it hurt.