Why was Lucifer able to be in the Garden of Eden?

Why was Lucifer able to be in the Garden of Eden?

Question   Gramps, Why was Lucifer able to be in the Garden of Eden?  And tempt Adam and Eve? Margie   Answer   Margie, The Garden of Eden represents a paradise created by God, where Adam and Eve were placed to live in harmony with Him. However, this...
Why did Lucifer lie?

Why did Lucifer lie?

Question   Gramps, According to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, what was the lie that Lucifer told in pre-mortal life? Despite being a high-ranking angel, why did Lucifer lie and seek glory for himself? Given that there are no evil influences in...
Will Satan have influence in the spirit world?

Will Satan have influence in the spirit world?

Question   Gramps, Will Satan have influence in the Spirit World to those being taught the gospel? Rod   Answer   Hello Rod! This is one subject where I am thankful for the gift of modern prophets to help clarify what isn’t very clearly taught...
Should we love Satan?

Should we love Satan?

Question   Hi gramps, In the scripture Matthew 5:44 it says we should love our enemies and seeing how Satan is Heavenly Father and Jesus’ enemy, does that mean that they love him? Sally   Answer   Sally, No, that is not what it means. Never confuse the...
Is Satan able to mimic the Holy Ghost?

Is Satan able to mimic the Holy Ghost?

Question   Gramps, Is Satan able to mimic the impressions, comfort and revelations given us by the Holy Ghost?  Many thanks! Richard   Answer   Richard, This is a topic we should all look into.  It strikes at the heart of testimony, and faith itself....
Did  God create Lucifer to fall?

Did God create Lucifer to fall?

Question   Gramps, Lehi in The Book Of Mormon explains to us that there must be opposition in all things.  That there must be righteous influence as well as wicked influence.  I know we all had agency in the pre-mortal realm and we still do on this earth. ...
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