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difficult to disclose to the angels the true

nature of his work. Until fully developed, sin

would not appear the evil thing it was.

Heretofore it had had no place in the

universe of God, and holy beings had no

conception of its nature and malignity. They

could not discern the terrible consequences

that would result from setting aside the

divine law. Satan had, at first, concealed his

work under a specious profession of loyalty

to God. He claimed to be seeking to promote

the honor of God, the stability of His

government, and the good of all the

inhabitants of heaven. While instilling

discontent into the minds of the angels under

him, he had artfully made it appear that he

was seeking to remove dissatisfaction. When

he urged that changes be made in the order

and laws of God's government, it was under