2006-07-30 10:18:54 · 43 answers · asked by Bobby 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Lucifer was said to be the most beatiful of the angels. He was jealous of Gods position, and wanted to be worshiped as He was. ( Even angels have free will ). BTW, hell was not created for us, but rather for Lucifer and the third of the angels siding with him that were cast down.
2006-07-30 10:23:32 · answer #1 · answered by voyager21_1999 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you want an intersting take on this question, I can recommend a fictional book for you. The author was Stephen Brust, and the title of the book is "To Reign in Hell". He starts off wondering about two things that have always been made clear in any account of Lucifer's fall: One, that God is omnipotent, and two, that Lucifer is no fool. From this apparent contradiction, the book takes off. It's a great read.
2006-07-30 10:23:58 · answer #2 · answered by kjdean68 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even the Angels are given Freewill!
Remember, 1/3 of the Angels followed Lucifer when he was cast out of Heaven.
2006-07-30 10:22:14 · answer #3 · answered by Kitten 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He wanted to take Gods place he wanted to rule in the perfection of heaven. Lucifer had a will just like you and I do.
Isa. chapter 14 explains what happened.
He chose to reject Gods way and to set up his own kingdom. We do the same when we say no to Him.
2006-07-30 10:26:50 · answer #4 · answered by question man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For whatever reason, Lucifer had the tragic flaw of ambition to rule over God. Maybe God wanted to make a point to lead mankind in the right direction.
2006-07-30 10:23:13 · answer #5 · answered by Teacher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who said heaven was perfect? But that is another discussion, isn't it? I can only speculate, but I would like to ask God one day. I would say that we are all related in spirit. We have the same general thoughts about power over us and over others. Is it not conceivable that Satin (Lucifer) wanted more power? I wonder.
2006-07-30 10:25:17 · answer #6 · answered by child_of_the_lion 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer lies in your question. Lucifer was filled with pride and tried to exceed God. To rebel against God is slapping Him in the face. The real question should be "who is still there and who was kicked out?"
2006-07-30 10:24:42 · answer #7 · answered by t_fo_sizzle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thank you for asking. I have asked the same question all my life and I'm 67. All they ever tell me is because Lucifer had "free Will". Why would anyone want to leave the presence of God? This story makes no sense.
2006-07-30 10:23:44 · answer #8 · answered by Shintz62 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pride.
Read Wendy Alec's, The Fall of Lucifer.
2006-07-30 10:21:56 · answer #9 · answered by IN Atlanta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He wanted to be bigger and better than God. He wasn't satisfied to serve God. The angels have freewill too, just like humans. 1/3 of the angels sided with Lucifer. Free will is great, but it gets humans and angels into trouble.
2006-07-30 10:22:25 · answer #10 · answered by ???? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋