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YOU WERE IN EDEN. Eze. 28:13 The Lord, in order to accomplish His objective has permitted Satan access into the presence of all areas that are pure and holy, namely the presence of the Lord. In Eden, Satan appeared as a serpent, thus forever giving snakes a bad reputation among men. As usual, the Devil presented himself in the form of something created by the Lord. It was not the serpent who was the deceiver but the spirit of Satan which controlled the serpent. Lucifer is given the epithets of, the dragon and the old serpent. Rev. 20:2 In form, he is neither but in spirit and action he is the very worst of both combined.
EVERY PRESCIOUS STONE. Stones of great beauty and value were his covering, or garniture. Eze. 28:13 That he was a creature of great beauty there is no question. The various colors of the stones and their reflection of light was spectacular. There are nine stones mentioned which embellished him. Nine is the number of the Holy Spirit and we note that this fellow was called the anointed cherub. Gold, that which is most precious was used as the framework holding the stones. There has to be a reason why the sin against the Holy Spirit has no forgiveness. Mt. 12:31-32 Lucifer was the first to sin against that very presence which beautified him. Twelve stones were used for the breastplate of the high priest. The names of the twelve tribes of Israel were engraved as a memorial. In this manner they were always on the breast (heart) of the priest as he ministered before the Lord. Ex. 28:15-21 There are also twelve precious stones which will be used as a foundation for the new Jerusalem. Rev. 21:19-20
YOU WERE PERFECT IN YOUR WAYS. Eze. 28:15 A being who was thoroughly furnished and made complete in the eyes of his creator. As with all the creation of the Lord, created and made to be the very best, the finest, complete and whole. A creature, who like mankind, was given the freedom of thought and intent. All of his works were right and proper until the day when the thought arose in his heart that he was so close to God, that he could become God. A spirit of rebellion was made manifest in him and he became corrupted by means of his sin. A spirit of personal pride gripped his heart because of his high and holy position and the great beauty with which the Lord had created him. His splendor had such a powerful effect on him that it thoroughly corrupted the God given wisdom which had been given him of the Lord. Eze. 28:13 This introduces a divine principle, ìPride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall,î Prov. 16:18 Thus attitude, common to mankind originated with Satan, therefore it is devilish and destructive.