The first sinner was one whom God had greatly exalted. He is represented under the figure of the prince of Tyrus flourishing in might and magnificence. Little by little Satan came to indulge the desire for self-exaltation.... Though all his glory was from God, this mighty angel came to regard it as pertaining to himself. Not content with his position, though honored above the heavenly host, he ventured to covet homage due alone to the Creator. Instead of seeking to make God supreme in the affections and allegiance of all created beings, it was his endeavor to secure their service and loyalty to himself.... {FLB 66.4}

Den første synder var en af dem Gud havde ophøjet stort. Han fremstilles under skikkelse af Tyrus' fyrste der voksede i magt og herlighed. Lidt efter lidt gav Satan efter for ønsket om selv-ophøjelse. . . . Skønt hele hans herlighed var fra Gud, kom denne mægtige engel til at tilhøre sig selv. Uden at være tilfreds med sin position, trods han var æret af himmelske hære, vovede han at tilstræbe sig hyldest der alene tilkom Skaberen. I stedet for at gøre Gud til den højeste for alle skabte væseners hengivenhed og loyalitet, var det hans stræben at sikre deres tjeneste og loyalitet til ham selv. . .