I am very interested in Satan and want to get all my info before I start to do any type of magical work. I got really confused one day reading a piece of info that dealt with Satan not as a negative being but a positive being that was altered because of catholic and jewish views.
2006-10-03 11:02:23 · 7 answers · asked by william b 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If you believe in Satan, then you must know "magic" is condemned by God in the Bible.
The first book of the Bible tells of an opposer of God who showed up in the garden of Eden. He is described as “the serpent,” but he was not a mere animal. The last book of the Bible identifies him as “the one called Devil and Satan, who is misleading the entire inhabited earth.” He is also called “the original serpent.” That spirit person had no doubt been present when God prepared the earth for humans.
Since all of Jehovah’s creations are perfect, however, who made this “Devil,” this “Satan”? Put simply, one of the powerful spirit sons of God turned himself into the Devil. How was this possible? Well, today a person who was once decent and honest may become a thief. How does that happen? The person may allow a wrong desire to develop in his heart. If he keeps thinking about it, that wrong desire may become very strong. Then if the opportunity presents itself, he may act upon the bad desire that he has been thinking about.
This happened in the case of Satan the Devil. He apparently heard God tell Adam and Eve to have children and to fill the earth with their offspring. (Genesis 1:27, 28) ‘Why, all these humans could worship me rather than God!’ Satan evidently thought. So a wrong desire built up in his heart. Eventually, he took action to deceive Eve by telling her lies about God. (Genesis 3:1-5) He thus became a “Devil,” which means “Slanderer.” At the same time, he became “Satan,” which means “Opposer.”
2006-10-03 13:47:11 · answer #1 · answered by BJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Satan was originally known as Lucifer. He was the most beautiful of all God's angels. He turned against God and tempted Man. Now he is the great deciever, constantly trying to turn man against God. From personal experience I'd say stay away from magic. It only hurts you in the end and is extremely dangerous. FYI the Satinist movement is quite recent, beginning in the last century. It's basically a rebellion against popular religions. Satan is not one to be worshiped but one to be turning away from. Please know that for a few years I was a witch but I was fortunate enought that God pulled me out of it and toward him. I can see what I was dealing with now and trust me they are some ugly demons. Run!
2006-10-03 18:09:08 · answer #2 · answered by O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably what was good about him comes from as others had mentioned the fact that he once was a good angel, but don't be tricked, he's far from anything good now.
2006-10-03 18:08:22 · answer #3 · answered by daisyk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was a powerful angel that turned against God and God kicked him out of heaven
2006-10-03 18:05:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hasatan is the adversary asigned to test and try humanity at all turns. His task is to ensure our failure. Our task is to refute him.
2006-10-03 18:05:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was an angel that rebelled against God.
2006-10-03 18:04:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
satan turned on God
2006-10-03 18:04:22 · answer #7 · answered by yeppers 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋