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No matter how much Lucifer had, no matter how exalted he was, it wasn’t enough. He wanted more. Thus began the “mystery of iniquity” (2 Thess. 2:7), the origin of sin in God’s universe.

The origin of evil within this perfect being will remain a mystery, because there was no reason for it. If it could be explained, it could be justified. It began with the first small step that Lucifer took in cherishing a particular emotion and desire. The conflicting emotions within Lucifer, together with the misuse of his God-given freedom, resulted in a cosmic conflict, a full-fledged rebellion against God in
which suffering and death have impacted innumerable creatures. Today each one of us is living with the results of this conflict.

But don’t despair. In preparation for this week’s study, find a picture of a beautiful garden and a picture of disaster and violence. Contrast the scenes. What were the steps that led Satan from Paradise into the horrors of war against
God?

Join us this week as Elder Joe Luste facilitates our study.