Introduction

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to tackle a challenging topic that's as old as creation itself. We're going to dive into the story of Lucifer, his pride, his fall, and the warning that his story serves for us all.

As A.W. Tozer once said, "The devil is a better theologian than any of us, but he is a devil still."

Let's take a moment to read from the book of Isaiah, chapter 14, verses 12 through 14:

"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.'"

Let's bow our heads for a moment of prayer.

Heavenly Father, as we delve into Your Word, we pray for understanding, wisdom, and humility. May the story of Lucifer's fall remind us of the danger of pride and self-exaltation. Guide our hearts and minds, Lord, as we learn from this ancient story. Amen.

The Pride of Lucifer

The story of Lucifer, as told in the Bible, is a profound and cautionary tale about the destructive power of pride. Lucifer, also known as the Morning Star, was once an angel of high rank in heaven. He was beautiful, wise, and powerful. However, he allowed pride to corrupt his wisdom and lead him down a path of rebellion against God.

A complex and multifaceted issue: On one level, it's about ambition. Lucifer was not content with his position in heaven. He wanted more. He wanted to ascend to the heavens, to raise his throne above the stars of God, to sit enthroned on the mount of assembly, on the utmost heights of Mount Zaphon. He wanted to ascend above the tops of the clouds and to make himself like the Most High. This ambition was not inherently evil. Ambition can be a good thing when it is directed toward noble and righteous goals. However, Lucifer's ambition was not directed towards serving God or benefiting others. Instead, it was self-centered and self-exalting. It was about elevating himself above God and asserting his own will and power.

A refusal to submit to God's authority: Lucifer was not willing to accept his place in the divine hierarchy. He was not willing to acknowledge that God was his Creator and that he owed everything to Him. Instead, he wanted to be like God, to have the same power and authority as God. This refusal to submit to God's authority is a clear manifestation of pride. It's a refusal to acknowledge our dependence on God and our need for His guidance and help.

A lack of gratitude: Lucifer was blessed with beauty, wisdom, and power. He was given a high position in heaven. Yet, he was not grateful for these blessings. Instead, he took them for granted and used them as a platform for his own self-exaltation. This lack of gratitude is a common characteristic of pride. When we are proud, we often take our blessings for granted and fail to acknowledge the source of these blessings.

A warning for us all: It shows us the destructive power of pride and the danger of self-exaltation. It shows us that pride can lead to rebellion against God and can result in our downfall. It reminds us to be humble, to acknowledge our dependence on God, to submit to His authority, and to be grateful for His blessings.

A powerful illustration of the nature of sin: Sin is not just about breaking God's laws. It's about a state of heart and mind that is turned away from God and turned towards self. It's about a refusal to acknowledge God's authority and a desire to assert our own will and power. It's about a lack of gratitude and a failure to acknowledge the source of our blessings.

The Fall of Lucifer

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