Satan created himself, and by saying that I mean he chose to become what he became by taking his pride, lusts and selfishness to the highest levels in the preexistence.
Or so I assume that's how it went.
And as the scriptures say, there needs be opposition in all things. So in effect, God's plan of salvation was ready to move into phase two once Satan began challenging him.
By learning about Satan's character, we better understand defiance, disobedience, pride, selfishness and all of their consequences. We better see and understand the potential fate of turning our backs on God and the admonition to become like him.
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