All should understand that Satan was once an exalted angel. His rebellion shut him out of heaven, but did not destroy his powers and make him a beast. Since his fall he has turned his mighty strength against the government of heaven. He has been growing more artful, and has learned the most successful manner in which to come to the children of men with his temptations. {1T 342.1}

Alle burde forstå, at Satan engang var en ophøjet engel. Hans oprør udelukkede ham fra himmelen, men tilintetgjorde ikke hans magt og gjorde ham ikke til et dyr. Efter sit fald har han rettet sin mægtige styrke mod himmelens regering. Han er blevet mere snu og har lært, hvorledes han på den mest virkningsfulde måde kan komme til menneskenes børn med sine fristelser.