Why did Lucifer rebel against God?
Because God had revealed to the angels in eternity past His plan to create man, initially a lesser being but ultimately exalted above the angels (Heb. 2:7; Isa. 43:7). This plan included redemption to provide a way for man to be restored to fellowship and have eternal life with God (Titus 1:2). When he learned that an inferior being would be raised up higher than himself, Lucifer's envy and pride would not allow him to settle for such a plan. Angels were created to prepare the way for and to be ministering servants to mankind. This was too much for the greatest of the angels to accept.
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Source: The Basics The Basics, Lesson 5-1 — The Enemy—Satan (p.229–230) · Read this lesson in the book → · Read this lesson online →
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