Lucifer's Role in the Plan of Salvation

Was Lucifer's rebellion necessary for our Father's Plan of Salvation?

People say that Lucifer had to Fall to introduce Evil to the Earth. If that is true, that means his alternate plan had to be introduced, and God created at least one Spirit to Fail. And by fail I mean that spirit would never have any chance at redemption, and would have to be predestined to Outer Darkness.

I believe Truth transcends God, our Heavenly Father. I believe He is subject to Truth, and that He derives his knowledge and power from adherence to Truth. I interpret Alma 42:13 in a similar light. God is subject to the Law of Justice, and the consequence of failing to observe this law is the loss of his knowledge and power. I am not sure of the mechanics that govern Truth, nor am I sure of its origins. I think that Truth is universal law that ultimately must be yielded to.

If Truth transcends God, then Evil must transcend Lucifer. Lucifer was tempted in the Pre-Existence. In fact, he was probably only doing that which has been done before. In our world, Lucifer's pride caused him to give in to that temptation. However, if he had resisted, then Evil would have found another way to introduce temptation into our world. Even if EVERY spirit child of our Heavenly Father chose to follow God's Plan of Salvation, God's Plan would not have been interrupted. Evil would have tempted Adam and Eve, they would have Fallen, and we would all have the choice to return to God. Evil had to be present in our world to tempt us. If it were not so, then we never would have had the chance to choose Truth, and therefore choose our Heavenly Father.

By recognizing that sin would have entered our world regardless of Lucifer's (or any other's) actions, I find comfort that God didn't create us with one (or many) automatically consigned to an eternity of separation. I think that saying Lucifer's fall was necessary for the Plan of Salvation limits his Free Agency. If God limited Lucifer's Free Agency, then that means our own Free Agency is limited. Free Agency is one of those concepts that must apply to everyone. It is a constant gift. If God were to limit anyone's Free Agency, then none of us could count on receiving it either.

A friend pointed out that this theory still doesn't answer why God doesn't "miracle [Satan] out of existence?" unless he serves a purpose. God does have the ability to use those that fight against Him for His purpose. I am not saying that God causes those who fight against Him to act that way, or that He wants them to. I just think that regardless of each individuals decisions, God can (and does) use the results in the best way possible for all his children.

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Another First

Little Monkey Moo got his first bloody nose today. Wouldn't you know it would have to be while I'm watching him?

Despite the minor nature of this injury, Mommy is not gonna be thrilled.

Goodbye Grandma

You are not dead yet, but it is time to start saying goodbye. The sun has been slowly setting on your memory for a long time, and now it has slipped below the horizon. It is so sad to see you, and to realize that you have no idea who I am.

But I love how your face lights up when you see my family, especially my two little boys. Did you know that Nat was one of the last people you stopped remembering. She always loved that. You'd look at me and say "Who's that fellow?" But when Nat walked in, you'd say "Oh, It's Nat!!"



I like to think that the boys, in their nearness to God, got to know you a little better than I think. I hope they got to commune with your spirit closely, both to give you comfort and to learn what a wonderful Grandma you were.

I'll never forget how you teared up the first time you saw me in my Navy uniform.

I'll always remember how fun it was to spend the night, and play guess the animal. To a little boy, it seemed like we'd stay up all night talking and playing.

I remember Sunday dinners at your house. For some reason, the biggest treat for me there was to get a roll with butter and sugar on it. I'm not sure I've done that combination anywhere else.

You also made the best carrot cakes I think I'll ever taste.

Your house has so many fond memories, and I hope my boys will have fond memories of it with their Oma. The awesome rock out front, the great backyard and the perfect hallway for hallway soccer are things about your house I always enjoyed.

I spent an awesome week with you. I don't remember how old I was, but it was mid-teens at least. You were going through a bunch of old stuff, trying to clear out junk. I couldn't believe how much silly stuff you saved. I'd look at you and say "Really, you need to keep this?" You will be glad to know, (or maybe sad) that I did inherit the pack rat gene. We had a great time going through your stuff, and I heard a lot of great stories and memories.

I love you Grandma. I hope you are happy and peaceful. Thank you for so many wonderful times.

An Alarming Prediction

I just found this disturbing graph concerning Global Climate Change.

I think we need to take action NOW!!

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It. Was. Amazing!

When awesome takes a nap

I'll only be asleep for a few minutes. What could go wrong?

Reason I Love Nat #1,632,951

This reason was discovered last night.

Monkey Moo was walking around yelling "MINE"

Nat says, with an awesome panache

"I don't think that word means what you think it means."

Did I marry an amazing woman or what?

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A Day Out With Thomas

This was an awesome day. The boys had so much fun riding on Thomas the Train!!!

There were so many things to do, I couldn't even fit them all in the Slideshow.

(There is a link on there to see the pictures on Picasa if you want)