Yet Satan was not then destroyed. The angels did not even then understand all that was involved in the great controversy. The principles at stake were to be more fully revealed. And for the sake of man, Satan's existence must be continued. Man as well as angels must see the contrast between the Prince of light and the prince of darkness. He must choose whom he will serve.

Dog blev Satan ikke tilintetgjort dengang. Englene forstod end ikke nu alt, hvad der var indbefattet i den store strid. Det skulle blive mere helt og fuldt åbenbaret, hvor meget der stod på spil, og far menneskets skyld måtte Satans eksistens fortsættes. Mennesker såvel som engle måtte se forskellen mellem lysets fyrste og mørkets fyrste. De måtte selv vælge, hvem de ville tjene.