Arrogance Prevents Repentence// Elijah Mahn

     In chapter four, Satan contemplates repentance internally, something he has never displayed outwardly before. This shows that he considers it to be possible, and not out of reach. However, he recognizes that he would never submit and serve God, as he loves his own power too much. Satan is too prideful and arrogant to return to heaven and ask for forgiveness. As such, he could never truly repent, because he doesn't feel sorry for what he has done. He may feel sorry for himself and despise his predicament, but he never sees himself as having done wrong. 

    Later, when Satan sees Adam and Eve, he is envious of them, and wants to bring them woe. This is interesting, as they have done nothing to Satan to wrong him, and yet Satan is wishing his torment upon others simply because the Lord has shown them favor. This is very telling of Satan's character. He would prefer to drag other innocent people down with him, depriving them of their happiness; rather than seek repentance and try to regain that which he has lost.

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  1. Song WhittingtonSeptember 13, 2021 at 11:24 PM

    This is really well worded. I always enjoy reading your posts, Elijah. The realization of Satan's ability to repent but unwillingness is interesting, and also puts fire to fuel my theory from class. Again, very well put, Elijah.

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  2. Justin JSeptember 13, 2021 at 11:52 PM

    This is a really good point, and I think I'd take it a step further in the arrogant department. Arrogance is certainly one of his main problems in the sense that he thinks he can successfully rebel against God and put himself in charge, but there's a different kind of arrogance present in his character that is even sadder to me. There appears to be a bit of self-deception going on within his character and the other demons where they have convinced themselves that repentance was never an option on the table, and through this belief they have solidified their status as irredeemable. It is not their actions but their arrogance that is their ultimate loss.

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