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Adventistische Schriften über: "Why did God restrain Abimelech from sin, but not Lucifer's rebellion, despite human suffering? Ellen White's explanation of free will and the origin of evil."
Answer
The provided documents do not contain specific information about Abimelech and his relationship to God. The texts focus exclusively on the story of Lucifer and his rebellion against God, outlining various aspects of his free will and the origins of evil.
Lucifer's Rebellion and God's Handling of It
"Lucifer, the Son of the Morning, was the first among the heavenly angels, holy and unapproachable. He stood before the great Creator, and the unceasing rays of glory rested upon him."
– Ellen Gould White, Patriarchs and Prophets,PP 35.1 ,84.79
"He came to despise beauty, corrupted his wisdom because of his brilliance. He said in his heart: 'I will exalt my throne above the stars of God. I shall be like the Most High.'"
– Ellen Gould White, The Desire of Ages,DA 21.3 ,130.32
"But God took away the grace of love and left him to fall into pride. He began to question divine laws and suggest that they were unnecessary restrictions."
– Ellen Gould White, The Great Controversy,GC88 495.3 ,133.2251
"Through his disdain for beauty and his pride, Lucifer became Satan, the enemy of God and the Holy Essence, and he destroyed those who followed him."
– Ellen Gould White, Patriarchs and Prophets,PP 39.2 ,84.97
Background: Free Will and the Origins of Evil
"The lawfulness of love forms the basis of divine government. God desires service to the law of love from all creatures, for He takes no pleasure in forced obedience. He grants all freedom of the will so that they may serve freely. As long as all created beings declared their loyalty to love, perfect harmony reigned in the heavenly realm."
– Ellen Gould White, Patriarchs and Prophets,PP 35.1 ,84.79
Although the documents do not provide details about Abimelech, they clarify that both Abimelech and Lucifer were ultimately subject to free will, which led to sin. God gave both the opportunity to choose for themselves, and both chose the path of rebellion, despite it violating God's principles.
Original Sources (English)
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