The risk in self consciousness
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Read to the end for a video link of a precise teaching on the time we are in and for a clearer understanding of how Satan has so much established control on Earth through the very things that mean the world to us.
In the Prophetic Declaration by Ezekiel to the King of Tyre culled from Ezekiel 28 vs 12 – 17, an insight into who truly Satan was before and what led to his sudden fall is given. In summary, his failure was because he became very conscious of the privilege God had apportioned to him. Here is a breakdown;
- 1. He was Perfect – vs 12
The instruction to Ezekiel was to prophesy to the King of Tyre. But the prophesy spoke directly to Satan who had been manifesting in the King of Tyre as he has through Kings before him, and through as many humans as he can possess. “Son of man, take up a lament concerning the king of Tyre and say to him: `This is what the Sovereign LORD says: “`You were the model of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty” – Ezekiel 28 vs 12. God acknowledges that he made Satan to be perfect.
2. He was given special gifts – vs 13
God ensured he adorned him with special stones. He made him really so outstanding that he was a beauty to behold. He gave his creation special attention. Read;
“You were in Eden, the garden of God; every precious stone adorned you: ruby, topaz and emerald, chrysolite, onyx and jasper, sapphire, turquoise and beryl. Your settings and mountings were made of gold; on the day you were created they were prepared”
3. God Anointed and Ordained Him – vs 14
When his making and adornment was complete, God Anointed and Ordained Him. This ensured he had an exalted office above the other Angels and creations. He was that fortunate. Read;
“You were anointed as a guardian cherub, for so I ordained you. You were on the holy mount of God; you walked among the fiery stones”
4. He Was Given Special Immunity – vs 15
This meant he lived over normal limitations Angels were subjected to. He was declared blameless by God. What a privilege!
“You were blameless in your ways from the day you were created ..”
What went wrong then?…..
With all these accolades, promotions and exceptional treatment came a sudden consciousness of self. He would look himself in the mirror and marvel. There was nothing else equal to him among the creations. So he was most likely popular. For indeed he was and had begun to imagine himself as untouchable. He had won followers to his side and had begun a movement with the hope of establishing a government that should eventually challenge any other. God described his creation thus;
“…untill wickedness was found in you”
Pride gave way to rebellion and he declared war against his maker. So he was chased down..
Lesson
Is this a familiar situation today? Yes! Fame and Wealth are spirits on their own. So are Titles. They are all living things, permit me to say. When a man gives attention to them, he will surely be controlled by them and consequently be remoulded into something terrible. Lucifer, as he was known in Heaven, allowed the glory he was adorned with to get to his head. This led to his fall….
“Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling” – Prov 16 vs 18
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